Andy Gray officially became a Burnley player yesterday after completing his £750,000 transfer from Sunderland.

The Scottish international, who ended last season on loan at Turf Moor, has joined the Clarets on a three-year deal that runs until the summer of 2009.

Sunderland will receive a further £50,000 after the striker makes a set number of appearances.

Burnley manager Steve Cotterill said: "We are delighted to finally complete the signing of Andy Gray.

"He would have been a summer target anyhow, but we were fortunate to get him on loan first and he was like a new signing to us last season.

"Having him at Turf Moor for those two months helped him to bed in ahead of next season and with the additions of Alan Mahon and, when the contract restrictions are lifted next month, Steve Jones, we are absolutely delighted at our three acquisitions."

Cotterill added: "It will always now be dependent on finances as to whether we can strengthen further."

Gray, 29, was an instant hit at Burnley after arriving from the Stadium of Light in March.

He scored three goals in nine games, including three in his first three games at Turf Moor against Norwich City, Southampton and QPR.