Why Burnley should plot cut-price Adam Smith swoop in January Back in August, a report from Football Insider (h/t Lancashire Live) claimed that Burnley had enquired about the availability of Bournemouth full-back Adam Smith during the summer transfer window. The Cherries were understood to be open to the prospect of cashing in on the defender, … Read more
Why Nathan Holland would be a smart signing for Burnley in January Back in September, ExWHUemployee (h/t Burnley Express) had mentioned Burnley among the potential suitors for West Ham starlet Nathan Holland. Bournemouth, Brighton and QPR were also understood to have expressed an interest in signing the winger during the summer window but nothing came … Read more
Why Burnley have struck gold with new deals for Jay Rodriguez and Vydra According to the Lancashire Telegraph, Burnley strike duo Jay Rodriguez and Matej Vydra have both put pen to paper on new contracts to extend their stay at Turf Moor until the end of the 2021-22 season. Rodriguez’s previous deal at Burnley had … Read more
Why Burnley reigniting interest in Dael Fry would solve defensive issues Back in January, a report from The Sun claimed that Burnley had been lining up a £10million swoop for Middlesbrough centre-back Dael Fry. However, talks over a potential deal for the defender failed to progress between the two clubs and Fry ended up staying … Read more
Why Burnley reigniting interest in Ben Pearson would bolster their midfield Back in 2019, a report from The Sun (November 3; Page 61) had claimed that Burnley were weighing up a move for Preston North End midfielder Ben Pearson ahead of the January window. However, a move to Turf Moor never really materialised for the … Read more
Why Sheffield United signing Jay Rodriguez would bolster their attack Back in June 2019, a report from Lancashire Live had claimed that Sheffield United were interested in signing Jay Rodriguez, who was plying his trade with West Brom back then. However, the striker eventually completed a return to his boyhood club Burnley in the summer … Read more
Why Richard Nartey would be a good long-term signing for Burnley According to Lancashire Live, Burnley are interested in signing former Chelsea youth prospect Richard Nartey on a free transfer. The defender has been on trial at Turf Moor and recently started for the Clarets’ reserves in the 2-2 draw against Aston Villa U-23s on … Read more
Why Burnley should reignite interest in Loris Benito Back in May 2019, a report from The Sun had claimed that Burnley were interested in signing Swiss left-back Loris Benito, who was then plying his trade with BSC Young Boys back then. Newcastle United and Watford were also understood to be keeping tabs on the defender. … Read more
Why Crystal Palace should go back in the market for Dwight McNeil Back in April, a report from the Daily Mail (h/t Lancashire Live) had mentioned Crystal Palace among the potential suitors for in-demand Burnley winger Dwight McNeil. Man United, Everton and Newcastle United were also understood to be running the rule over the youngster. … Read more
Why Burnley should reignite their interest in Nir Bitton Back in November 2019, a report from The Scottish Sun had claimed that Burnley were interested in signing Israeli international Nir Bitton from Celtic. It was claimed that Clarets boss Sean Dyche had been lining up a cut-price £1million bid for the 28-year-old in January due … Read more
Why Burnley should capitalise on the chance to sign Francesco Margiotta According to Swiss outlet Zentral Plus via HITC (h/t Sheffield Star), Burnley have been handed a massive boost in their pursuit of Italian striker Francesco Margiotta, who is now a free agent following the termination of his contract with Swiss top-flight club FC Luzern. … Read more
Why Burnley should go back in the market for Joakim Maehle Back in June, a report from Lancashire Live had claimed that Burnley were interested in securing a deal for Genk right-back Joakim Maehle. However, nothing came of those rumours before the summer deadline and the Dane has continued to fire on all cylinders in … Read more