Berry has never been afraid to express his views on the player since he arrived in Swansea two years ago and this time he reveals that Burnley – as widely rumoured previously – have made a bid for the player as they prepare for a first season in the Premier League.

Speaking to BBC Sport, Berry said "I'm led to believe that Burnley have been in touch with Swansea and made a bid for Jason"

The bid was confirmed by Huw Jenkins who said "We can confirm that Burnley have expressed an interested in signing Jason Scotland.

"Our valuation for a striker who has finished as our top goal-scorer in the last two seasons and Burnley's valuation is miles apart.

"We came to our valuation because Jason is a full international who has scored 50 goals in two seasons for us."

Berry also added that Wigan were interested in Scotland with former boss Roberto Martinez looking to add to his mini Swansea City he is creating in the North West

"Jason would like Swansea to seriously consider the bid because he has aspirations to play in the Premier League," Berry added.

"He has sweated blood for Swansea in the last few years and hopefully the fans have enjoyed his performances

"But Jason has turned 30, he wants to play at the highest level and play in the Premier League and this is an opportunity for him to play at the top – and I think everyone at Swansea would agree he has earned the right to do so.

"Negotiations are still on-going, but it is a substantial bid. I believe the bid from Burnley is in excess of £1m.

"But Wigan are very interested so it will be interesting.

"Jason, though, is a Swansea City player with one year left on his contract so any deal – whichever club he goes to – has got to be right for Swansea."

This article first appeared on JACKARMY.net.