Burnley transfer news: Clarets player opens up on contract situation, EPL rivals offer ‘personal terms’ to Everton target
Burnley interim boss Mike Jackson is hopeful a number of key players could return in the remaining five games of the season.
The Clarets climbed out of the bottom three for the first time since briefly escaping in October with a 1-0 win over Wolves at Turf Moor on Sunday.
And they achieved that victory without their top-scorer in the league in seven-goal Maxwel Cornet, who had a knee problem, captain Ben Mee, who continues to have an influence in the dugout, left back Erik Pieters and winger Johann Berg Gudmundsson.
Jackson explained the absence of Cornet against Wolves: “He had a bit of a grumble on his knee, but it is nothing serious.
“He has had a scan, and fingers crossed he will be back training with us at the back end of the week.
“Fingers crossed if everything goes okay (he will be back for Watford).”
Pieters, out for two months with a knee injury, is also close to being available: “We are hoping Erik might be back training with the group by the end of the week.
“He is going really well in his rehab.
“The more people we can get back with that experience and having everyone fit, then the better.”
Mee has also been out since the start of March with a hairline fracture to his fibula, but the news is good on that front: “He has been for a scan and that has come back okay, so fingers crossed we can get him back before the end of the season.”
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Jackson explained the absence of Cornet against Wolves: “He had a bit of a grumble on his knee, but it is nothing serious.
5. Leeds eye Gvardiol
Leeds United could make an ‘ambitious’ swoop to sign RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol in a move that would see the Croatian reunite with Jesse Marsch. Tottenham are also interested in the player, who is said to be valued at around £50m. (Dean Jones)
6. Toon keen on Lodi
Newcastle United are weighing up a move for Atletico Madrid defender Renan Lodi. The player is valued at around £42m. (FootballTransfers)
7. BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Match referee Mike Dean speaks with Yves Bissouma of Brighton & Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool at American Express Community Stadium on March 12, 2022 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
It is likely that Aston Villa will return with another bid for Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma this summer - especially with the player available for a ‘cut-price’ fee. (BirminghamLive)
8. Canaries enter Scott race
Norwich City are the latest club to enter the race for Bristol City teenager Alex Scott ahead of the summer transfer window. Leeds United and Tottenham are also interested. (Football League World)