Burnley
Report: PL rival ready to bid for 24 y/o after Leeds refused to meet asking price
Burnley are ready to make a bid for Lyon defender Maxwel Cornet this summer. According to The Sun, the Clarets are in talks to sign the 24-year-old and are ready to bid around £13 million for the Ivory Coast international. The report claims that Burnley want extra pace, and they have earmarked Cornet as a perfect fit for their squad. Cornet can play at left-back and further forward, and his versatility would be handy for the Clarets. German outfit Hertha Berlin are also in the race for the player’s signature and could offer more than Burnley are willing to splurge. We have already seen several players moving from the Ligue 1 to England this summer, and Cornet could do the same. Cornet was heavily linked with a move to Leeds United, but they were not willing to meet Lyon’s asking ...
Burnley, Brenford keen on 25-year-old who won three aerial duels per game last season
Burnley and Brentford are leading the race to sign West Bromwich Albion right-back Darnell Furlong this summer, Football Insider reports. The 25-year-old was one of the Baggies’ consistent performers last term, and he could be heading for a return to the top-flight. He has two years left on his contract, and it is reported that the Midlands outfit could be prepared to sanction his departure. Burnley and newly-promoted Brentford are keen on Furlong, who started his playing career with Queens Park Rangers. Sportslens view: Furlong was a regular starter for the Baggies last season, missing just three top-flight games over the course of the campaign. The right-back impressed with his work rate and physical presence. He won more than three aerial duels per game alongside two clearances. He...
Report: Aston Villa are eyeing £30m winger as Smith-Rowe alternative
Aston Villa are eyeing up a move to sign Burnley winger Dwight McNeil according to a report from The Athletic. Read also: Tammy Abraham update It is suggested that signing the 21-year-old Clarets ace is a backup plan for the Villans. That’s if they fail to land Arsenal ace Emile Smith-Rowe this summer. Dean Smith has already been active in the market but he clearly has further ambitious plans lined up. Emi Buendia arrived at Villa Park from Norwich City last month and it seems as though the West Midlands outfit are determined to continue their assault on the transfer market. Aston Villa are allegedly eyeing a move to sign Dwight McNeil. Editorial use only DataCo restrictions apply See www.football-dataco.com PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxUK , Copyright: xCraigxGallowayx PSI-12668-0056 Aston Vill...
West Ham handed big boost in signing £22.5m star with 159 Premier League appearances
West Ham United have been handed a boost in signing Burnley defender James Tarkowski this summer, Football Insider reports. The England international was on the radar of the Hammers last summer, but the Clarets refused to sanction his sale. The Hammers were willing to pay up to £30 million for the centre-back, but the Clarets were firm on their £50m valuation. Tarkowski has since turned down an extension with Sean Dyche’s side, and he could be sold for a knockdown price this summer. With just 12 months left on his contract, the Clarets are open to selling him. The Hammers could renew their interest in his services. Sportslens view: West Ham failed to land a high-profile centre-back last summer, and they ended up signing Craig Dawson on loan from Watford. The 31-year-old proved a ...
West Ham face competition from another PL club in their pursuit of 28-yr-old ace
Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United are keen on signing Burnley defender James Tarkowski this summer. The 28-year-old has been one of the most reliable centre-backs in the Premier League over the last few years. According to The Telegraph, the defender has just one year left on his deal, and the Clarets may be under pressure to cash in. West Ham are hoping to snap up the defender for a bargain fee and will be keen to fend off the competition from Wolves. SL View: Tarkowski could transform West Ham’s defence The Hammers must improve defensively if they want to do well in Europe and the Premier League next season. Tarkowski could be a superb addition alongside Issa Diop or Angelo Ogbonna, but West Ham face strong competition to secure his services. Wolves need defensive reinforc...
Burnley and Brighton & Hove Albion favourites to sign 24-year-old Premier League defender – report
Burnley and Brighton & Hove Albion are the leading contenders to sign Liverpool centre-back Nat Phillips this summer, Goal.com. The 24-year-old impressed for the Reds during the second half of last season after long-term injuries to Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip. His future with the club remains uncertain as the trio are expected to return next season while Ibrahima Konate has been added to the defensive ranks. Burnley and Brighton are deemed favourites to sign him. The former are on the cusp of landing Nathan Collins, but they are still interested in Phillips. He was linked with a £4 million move to Swansea City last summer. The Reds could reportedly demand three times the figure amid his progress. Sportslens view: Phillips played a key role for the Reds during t...
West Ham United approach to sign £22.5m defender with 159 Premier League appearances – report
West Ham United have made a fresh approach to sign Burnley defender James Tarkowski, Football Insider reports. The Hammers were eager to land the England international last summer, but their highest bid of £30 million was rejected by the Clarets. The Lancashire outfit also snubbed an offer of around £35m from Leicester City despite the defender’s reluctance to sign a new contract. Tarkowski will enter the final year of his deal next month, and it is reported that the Hammers have revived their pursuit of his services. Sportslens view: The Hammers signed Craig Dawson on loan from Watford last summer after failing to strike an agreement for Tarkowski. The 31-year-old had a solid campaign for the Hammers last term, and he has now joined them on a permanent two-year contract. Despite...
Aston Villa planning surprise move for £30m-rated star with 47 Premier League goals – report
Aston Villa are weighing up a surprise bid to sign Burnley striker Chris Wood this summer, Football Insider reports. The Villans had an impressive 2020/21 Premier League campaign as they finished 11th in the standings with 55 points. The club were in contention for Europe at one stage, but the injury to captain Jack Grealish coincided with their dip in form. The Midlands outfit are searching for attacking reinforcements ahead of next season, and a new striker appears a priority. Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham has been linked with a return to the club, but manager Dean Smith is unconvinced over a move. It is now reported that the club are lining up a surprise approach for Wood, who is also on the radar of two other Premier League teams. The Clarets apparently value Wood at £30 million, but his pri...
NUFC reportedly want ‘brilliant & extremely smart’ Liverpool centre-back available for bargain fee
Newcastle United are looking to bolster their centre-back options this summer and are eyeing a move for Liverpool centre-back Nat Phillips, according to The Sun. With Ibrahima Konate joining the Reds and Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip all set to return to full fitness ahead of the new campaign, the 24-year-old would most likely spend a larger chunk of next season on the bench if he remains at Anfield going forward. Liverpool are ready to sell Phillips if they get a major offer for him this summer, and it is believed around £10 million could be enough to land him. The defender featured in 17 Premier League games and three Champions League games in 2020-21, and it appears he has managed to convince Newcastle of his quality. Burnley are also interested in snapping up the former Bol...
Celtic reportedly want 56-cap int’l EPL winger, top-flight sides keen too
Republic of Ireland winger Robbie Brady is a man in demand following his release from Burnley and Celtic are interested in him, according to The Athletic. Premier League clubs are also keeping tabs on his situation, and the Hoops have a huge battle on their hands in their attempt to sign him. Brady joined Burnley in January 2017 from Norwich City, going on to make 87 appearances across all competitions for the side. The midfielder’s time at Turf Moor was plagued with injuries, and a move to Scotland and change of scenery could do him some good. Celtic are looking to make a major squad rebuild this summer following last season’s debacle, and landing an experienced player from the Premier League could be huge. Brady has 56 caps for Ireland, and the Hoops could do with such a quality player w...
England international set to miss Euro 2020 after knee surgery
Nick Pope is set to undergo minor knee surgery which will keep him out of this summer’s European Championships, reports the Athletic. Pope has been one of Burnley’s standouts over the last couple of seasons. He finished as the runner-up in the Golden Glove in the 2019/20 season, keeping 15 clean sheets. This form has earned him several call ups to the England national team, and he has made seven appearances in total for the Three Lions. He was expected to be in Gareth Southgate’s squad for Euro 2020. However, the 29-year-old will now miss the tournament due to surgery on his knee, reports the Athletic. What does this mean for Euro 2020? Pope has made seven appearances for England Many have been calling for Pope to start, but Southgate has often trusted Jordan Pickford in his first XI. Duri...
Key Arsenal pair return, Chelsea star misses out, Hammers make two changes
The 38th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some crucial matches at the top end of the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the games. Liverpool booked their place in next season’s Champions League with a 2-0 home win over Crystal Palace – Sadio Mane got the goals. Chelsea ended the campaign in fourth place despite losing 2-1 at Aston Villa – Bertrand Traore and Anwar El-Ghazi were on target for the Midlands club. Leicester City missed out on the top four after crashing 4-2 at home to Tottenham Hotspur – Gareth Bale (2), Harry Kane and Kasper Schmeichel (OG) were on the scoresheet for the visitors. Champions Manchester City rounded off the season with an emphatic 5-0 home victory over Everton –...
