Clarets defender Jimmy Dunne has joined League one high-flyers Sunderland on loan until the end of the 2018/19 season.
The 21-year-old recently returned to Turf Moor after spending the first half of the season on loan at Scottish Premiership side Hearts.
The Ireland-U21 international's stay at Tynecastle was a major success as he racked up 14 starting appearances for Craig Levein’s side, scoring twice, before his loan was curtailed early through injury.
However, the fit-again centre back will now join the Black Cats in their bid for an immediate return to the Championship.