Welsh joins other recent recruits Alan Mahon and Paul McLaren, and believes there is enough quality in the squad to mount another promotion challenge.

BBC: Welsh keen for games at Tranmere

Meanwhile, Burnley have released Steve Jones, Gabor Kiraly and Alan Mahon.

BBC: Burnley offer Alexander extension

They have joined the "usual suspects" like Alan Simpson, Alice Mahon and Glenda Jackson in expressing serous concerns over the latest developments.

BBC: Analysis