Burnley FC transfer news: Clarets reject opening bid for attacker, Tottenham striker to join Cardiff in £500k deal
Here is the latest from today’s Championship transfer news.
Burnley are set to return to Turf Moor for the first time since last season this weekend as they host Luton Town.
The Clarets will be eager to pick up back-to-back wins after they secured a dominating victory over Huddersfield Town on the opening day of the Championship.
The last time the two sides met came in a 0-0 stalemate in 2007, though the home side remain unbeaten against the Hatters in their previous four meetings.
The visitors played out a disappointing draw against Birmingham City in their opener, though they will certainly be a tough test for Burnley after a successful campaign last time out.
Here are today’s rumours...
The last time the two sides met came in a 0-0 stalemate in 2007, though the home side remain unbeaten against the Hatters in their previous four meetings.
5. Clarets reject opening bid for attacker
Burnley have reportedly rejected West Ham's bid for Maxwel Cornet as it falls short of their £17 million valuation. The Irons will have to fork out £17.5m to bring him back to the Premier League. (Daily Express)
6. Boro striker target wants Championship move
Groningen striker Jorgen Strand Larsen is keen to join Middlesbrough this summer but will only be allowed to leave for the 'absolute top price'. It is thought that Chris Wilder's have made an offer of around £8.5m for the 23-goal forward. (TV2)
7. Ex-Black Cats striker joins Forest Green Rovers
Former Sunderland striker Connor Wickham has signed a short-term contract with Forest Green Rovers after he was released by MK Dons.The 29-year-old has scored four goals in his last last four seasons of football. (Forest Green Rovers)
8. Rumours of enquiry for Robins youngster rubbished
Manchester United had previously been reported to have enquired about the availability of Bristol City midfielder Alex Scott, however it is now believed that that is not true. Everton and Leicester have also been linked with the 18-year-old. (Bristol Live)