The Ivory Coast international – the Clarets’ top-scorer with nine goals last season – was missing from the squad on duty at Montgomery Waters Meadow, with Everton
believed to be keen on a deal for the versatile wide man.
The 25-year-old, signed last summer from Lyon for a fee in the region of £12.5m, has a release clause of £17.5m, and it would come as no surprise to see Premier League interest in the player.
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But, asked about Cornet’s future tonight, Kompany said: “I don't know close it is
"It is no secret there is a couple of clubs in for him, and a couple of clubs have made good offers.
"We have to prepare probably for a period after him, and that is what we are doing.
“I am not saying Maxwel has gone, he has offers.”
Cornet has been linked with anywhere up to 10 Premier League clubs after his first season at that level, including promoted Nottingham Forest, Spurs and Chelsea.
