Brentford to discipline James Tarkowski after he refuses to play
Friday 15 January 2016 23:59, UK
Brentford will take disciplinary action against defender James Tarkowski after he declared himself unavailable for selection against Burnley in Friday night's Sky Live match.
Tarkowski has been the subject of a number of bids from other clubs during the transfer window, including Burnley.
The 23-year-old has played 23 times for the Bees this season but his future at Griffin Park now remains unclear.
"James Tarkowski will be the subject of internal disciplinary action after telling Head Coach Dean Smith that he did not wish to play against Burnley in tonight's Sky Bet Championship match," read a statement on Brentford's official website.
"Following discussions with Smith, Tarkowski declared himself unavailable for the fixture despite being selected in the starting line-up. As a result of these actions, he will be disciplined by the club.
"Any resulting sanction will remain confidential and the club will make no further comment on potential punishment.
"Tarkowski has been the subject of transfer bids during the current January Transfer Window but none have matched the club's valuation of the player. In fact, all recent bids have been substantially lower than one that was rejected last year."
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