Burnley set to battle Wolves for £12m-rated star midfielder, Everton keen on Serie A striker
The Clarets currently lie bottom of the Premier League table with just 14 points from 21 matches, and will be desperate to use their games in hand effectively to haul themselves towards safety.
Speaking ahead of this weekend's clash against the Seagulls, Burnley man Connor Roberts gave an insight into his development as a player since joining the club, and said: “I think maybe there was a tendency when I played in the Championship that I knew if I was maybe off my best I would still do alright, but in the Premier League that isn’t the case.
“You are playing against better players and teams that have quality all over the pitch so you need to be at it for every minute on the pitch. Hopefully I have done that so far and it needs to continue if I get to play some more.”
He added: “Lowts (Matt Lowton, his competition for a starting spot) has been brilliant. He is a very different player and, I’ll admit, he is probably technically better than me but I bring something different. Maybe I am more of a runner and can get up and down a bit better.
“If I get a chance to play I need to show I am good enough and can add something. It might not be the same as Lowts and Bardo (Phil Bardsley), but it has to be something that my team-mates and the staff and the fans look at and go ‘he brings something’.”
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“You are playing against better players and teams that have quality all over the pitch so you need to be at it for every minute on the pitch. Hopefully I have done that so far and it needs to continue if I get to play some more.”
5. City could sell Sterling
Manchester City could be prepared to cut ties with star forward Raheem Sterling this summer, if the England star is unwilling to sign a new deal. The ex-Liverpool starlet's current deal expires in the summer of 2023, and the Citizens are wary of losing their talent for no fee. (TeamTalk) Photo: Mike Hewitt
6. Reds linked with Sesko
Liverpool have been credited with an interest in RB Salzburg wonderkid Benjamin Sesko. The Slovenian striker, 18, as provided 14 goal contributions in just 25 games in all competitions so far this season. (BILD) Photo: Lukas Schulze
7. Whites could swoop for Castellanos
Leeds United are said to be ready to beat Argentine giants River Plate to the signing of New York City sensation Valentin Castellanos. The lethal striker, who scored 23 goals last season, could be the Whites' for a fee of around £10m. (Sport Witness) Photo: Patrick McDermott
8. Bielsa linked with shock move to Turkey
A bizarre report has suggested that Leeds United Marcelo Bielsa has held secret talks with Turkish club Fenerbahce. Joachim Löw, Jorge Jesus and Roger Schmidt also said to be interested in managing the club. (Sport Witness) Photo: PAUL ELLIS