Former England number one Paul Robinson spent the final few years of his career at Turf Moor, making just three appearances in two years.
Robinson, however, did enjoy the pleasure of working alongside Pope, who has been strongly linked with Tottenham Hotspur over recent weeks.
The retired Robinson is not surprised to see Pope on the radar of the so called ‘Big Six’, believing he is one of the best in the Premier League.
“When I first saw him I knew he was destined for the top level,” the 41-year-old told Football Insider.
“He showed undoubted talent when I was there, while it was very raw. His natural ability was always there and his height and his size helps him.
“He would make saves in training and you would go, ‘Wow. How did he get to that?’
“Billy Mercer has worked very hard with him over the past few years, particularly on his footwork and his movement around the goal and it is paying dividends.
“He has developed into a top goalkeeper at Burnley, he is one of the best in the league now.”
Meanwhile, Burnley have shown interest in Benfica defender Nuno Tavares, according to Portuguese outlet O Jogo.
The Clarets are joined by Napoli and Newcastle United in the race, though it is believed the latter’s interest is the “most intense at the moment” and have “already left the promise to soon put an offer for Tavares on the table”.
It is not the first time Newcastle have targeted the 21-year-old. Apparently, the Magpies were willing to pay around £13million to bring him to St James’ Park, a season and a half ago.
Here are the latest transfer headlines from Burnley and their Premier League rivals:
1. Beckham not ruling out Messi or Ronaldo move
Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham has not ruled out trying to sign Barcelona star Lionel Messi - linked with Manchester City - or Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo for the MLS club. (Daily Mirror) Photo: Michael Reaves
2. Maldini to hold Tomori talks
AC Milan technical director Paolo Maldini wants to hold talks with Chelsea about the £26million option to turn Fikayo Tomori's loan into a permanent move as the Serie A club feel it is "very high". (Sky Sports) Photo: ALASTAIR GRANT
3. Pope destined to join top club
Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson says Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope is “one of the best” in the Premier League and is destined to join a top club amid links to Tottenham Hotspur. (Football Insider) Photo: Clive Brunskill
4. Magpies prepare summer bid
Newcastle United are preparing a £26million offer for Valencia forward Lee Kang-in. The South Korean, who is just 20-years-old, is also on the radar of Italian giants Juventus. (Fichajes via Calciomercato) Photo: David Ramos