Burnley transfer rumours: Clarets star reportedly poised for £20m exit, West Ham ‘priced out’ of £11m defender chase
Burnley resume their relegation battle this weekend, when they take on Leicester City at Turf Moor on Saturday afternoon.
As things stand, the Clarets are 18th in the Premier League table having won just one league game all season, but they’re still just two points clear of safety with a game in hand, after picking up a number of points via draws.
Speaking ahead of the game, Burnley summer signing Nathan Collins said: “I could have got more (minutes under the belt), I can be pleased with it, but I want to push on. I want to play more, I want to get better.
”I’ve got a sniff of it now and I want more of it. I don’t want to stop there, I don’t want to be just happy with that many games. I want more and more and more.
“But it’s a team game, I’m a team player and the gaffer is looking after the team. I’m willing to fight with these boys to get out of the situation we’re in. We’re in a bit of a spot now but we’re willing to fight to get out of it.
“That’s why I want to be a team player, whether I’m on the pitch or off it, I’ll help the team no matter what.
“I’m a team player, it’s all on this season. I’m going to play for the team, I’m going to be a team player when I’m on the pitch or not, and I’m willing to fight with these boys to get out of the situation we’re in, so all concentration is on this season.”
Take a look at today’s biggest stories from the Premier League, as the top tier sides continue to gear up for the weekend action:
1. Palace in for Nketiah
Crystal Palace look to be closing in on a move for Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah, after holding talks with the Gunners. The ex-England U21 goal machine, who is also wanted by Brighton, looks highly likely to depart Arsenal in this transfer window. (Evening Standard) (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
2. Arsenal gunning for Vlahovic
Arsenal could take a fresh approach in their bid to land Fiorentina goal machine Dusan Vlahovic, after their attempts to secure a whopping £70m failed to seal the deal. They could instead look to tempt the Serie A side with a player plus cash offer involving Lucas Torreira. (Mirror) (Photo by Giuseppe Cottini/Getty Images)
3. Ramsey seals exit
Promising Aston Villa talent Aaron Ramsey has joined Bristol City on loan until the end of the season. The England U21 international’s move follows the arrival of Phillipe Coutinho, who has joined the Villains on loan from Barcelona. (Club website) (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
4. Ekitike race is on
West Ham, Brentford, and Brighton have tabled rival bids for young Reims striker Hugo Ekitike, but Newcastle United remain favourites to land him. (90min & Le10Sport) (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE/AFP via Getty Images)