Burnley deadline day state of play amid Joe Worrall to Sheffield United link
Everything remains quiet at Burnley ahead of tonight’s transfer deadline day.
The Clarets had been hopeful of bringing in some further incomings ahead of tonight’s 7pm deadline, with manager Scott Parker confirming the club are “definitely” active.
But as it stands, and of course these things are always subject to change, Burnley aren’t expecting any further ins and outs.
Joe Worrall has been linked with a deadline day loan move to Championship side Sheffield United by Football League World, but the Burnley Express understands that won’t be the case.
The defender has only just recently returned from injury, having been sidelined since the draw against Bournemouth in December.
Burnley have made just one new signing this month despite their Premier League struggles in James Ward-Prowse from West Ham.
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In terms of outgoings, the Clarets have already moved on six players this month, four on loan (Oliver Sonne, Jaydon Banel, Luca Koleosho and Michael Obafemi) and two permanently (Hannes Delcroix and Manuel Benson).
Speaking last week ahead of tonight’s game against Sunderland, Parker re-affirmed Burnley’s willingness to add to their ranks, while also warning about the challenges of dealing in the January transfer window.
“We're trying,” he said.
“Of course, I think I’ve constantly said over the last four or five weeks to you guys, it's a difficult market.
“So the one thing I don't want to do is bring people into our squad and into this team who can't improve us in any way or just to add numbers for the effect of what that may look from the outside. That’s not something that I really want to do.
“At the same time, we're definitely active and we're trying to look to improve certain areas, so like I said, we're trying our hardest to do that.”
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