Burnley transfer news: Clarets’ PL rivals in ‘£120m’ Real Madrid transfer tussle, Chelsea talent ‘attracting interest’ from Mourinho
Burnley’s Maxwel Cornet is on his way to Wembley with Ivory Coast for an international friendly against England.
Cornet could come up against Clarets teammate Nick Pope under the Arch on Tuesday, March 29th, following Ivory Coast’s first friendly of the international break against France at Stade Vélodrome in Marseille on Friday, Match 25th.
After the Elephants’ exit from the Africa Cup of Nations on penalties to Egypt in the round of 16, where Cornet was successful from the spot after coming on as a substitute, Ivory Coast play these two prestige games, in a year where they will, unfortunately, sit out the World Cup in Qatar.
Cornet – Burnley’s top-scorer with six goals this season – will join a number of Premier League players in the squad, including Arsenal’s Nicolas Pepe, Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace, Hassane Kamara of Waford, Wily Boly of Wolves and Manchester United’s Eric Bailly.
Check out the latest Premier League transfer speculation below...
1. Toon want Arthu
Newcastle United are interested in Arthur Melo as Juventus plan a significant clearout in the summer, with the Brazilian among the unwanted players in Turin. (Fichajes)
2. Mourinho targets Musonda
Chelsea talent Charly Musonda has reportedly attracted interest from Jose Mourinho’s Roma ahead of his release from Stamford Bridge at the end of the season. (Goal)
3. Gunners want Leao
Arsenal are in the market for Portuguese forward Rafael Leao – and want the AC Milan star as one of two forwards this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)
4. Real put off by Rice price
Real Madrid are reportedly interested in Declan Rice, but will not pay £120 million to sign the English international from West Ham. (Defensa Central)