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.
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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.
5. Worrall in demand
Nottingham Forest defender Joe Worrall was scouted by West Ham, Everton, and Brighton during his side’s FA Cup defeat to Liverpool on Sunday night. (Sunday Mirror)
6. Toon set for Veretout battle
Newcastle United, Napoli and Marseille are ready to go head to head in the race to sign AS Roma midfielder Jordan Veretout in the summer. (Calciomercato)
7. Villa keen on Phillips
Aston Villa have emerged as ‘frontrunners’ to sign Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips ahead of West Ham and Newcastle United. Villa are willing to offer £60m and an ‘enormous’ wage packet to secure the deal. (The Times)
8. Leeds eye Downes
If Phillips does leave, Leeds United are considering a move for Swansea City talent Flynn Downes as a replacement. (The Times)