WHETHER new French defender Arthur Gnohere starts the first game of the season remains to be seen, but there is no doubting that Ternent is very happy with his capture from Caen.

The 22-year-old Frenchman has signed a two-year deal with the Clarets after impressing in pre-season run-outs against the Blues of Everton and Chelsea.

"Arthur has got all the ammunition, but he is just not the finished article yet," enthused Ternent.

"But we have got him on a two-year deal, we are looking forward to working with him and, at 22, he has got a lot of promise."

Also on board is midfielder Alan Moore, released by Premiership Middlesbrough, who has a three-month deal and, again, Ternent was hoping for a good return for his show of faith.

"Alan is hungry for a chance and that is why we have given him three months," explained Ternent.

"He has done well and if he progresses as his form has so far has suggested then we could well be talking about a longer deal."

However, Ternent decided against offering midfielder Paul Hughes a chance to prove himself and he will also not be following up interest in South African defender Gareth Orratt.

"It was really a case that Gareth was not quite up to where we are coming from," said Ternent. "I am sure that he can do a very good job for another club."