Burnley transfer news: Clarets face battle to keep hold of Aston Villa-linked Josh Brownhill, John Lundstram wanted
Rumoured departures at Burnley tend to involve James Tarkowski but that wasn’t the case over the weekend.
The latest gossip surrounds the future of Josh Brownhill, who has established himself as a key player in Sean Dyche’s starting XI this season.
Brownhill has appeared 26 times for the Clarets in all competitions and in recent weeks has filled in as a makeshift right midfielder.
He has become an ever-dependable member of the Burnley squad and it seems his performances haven’t gone unnoticed.
As per TEAMTalk, West Ham, Aston Villa, Wolves, Southampton and Crystal Palace have scouted the 25-year-old in recent months.
Brownhill moved to Turf Moor in January 2020 after joining from Championship side Bristol City. Indeed, he used to be on the books at Manchester United as a kid.
Meanwhile, Burnley are again being credited with an interest in Sheffield United midfielder John Lundstram, according to the Daily Mirror.
The 27-year-old is out-of-contract this summer and it seems extremely unlikely he’ll commit his future to the Blades as relegation nears.
That said, it appears Crystal Palace are leading the race with Lundstram appearing high on their list of transfer targets.
Palace themselves are preparing for a busy summer. Roy Hodgson and a number of first-team players are on expiring deals.
Here are the latest headlines from Burnley and their Premier League rivals:
He has become an ever-dependable member of the Burnley squad and it seems his performances haven’t gone unnoticed.
5. Toney valued at £30m
Leeds United, Wolves, Arsenal, Leicester City and West Ham are showing interest in £30millon-rated Brentford striker Ivan Toney after scoring 25 goals in the Championship so far this season. (TEAMTalk) Photo: George Wood
6. Bruce won't be sacked
Newcastle United have no plans to sack head coach Steve Bruce despite the club lying just one point outside the relegation zone. It is claimed the 60-year-old will “definitely’ be in charge for Friday’s game at home to Aston Villa. (Daily Telegraph) Photo: MICHAEL STEELE
7. Sanderson on PL trio's radar
Wolves defender Dion Sanderson, who is impressing on loan at League One side Sunderland, is attracting interest from Sheffield United, Brighton and Crystal Palace as he enters the final year of his contract. (Daily Mail) Photo: Pete Norton
8. Palace still in Lundstram hunt
Crystal Palace remain in the hunt for Sheffield United midfielder John Lundstram, whose contract expires at the end of the season. The 27-year-old has also been linked with a move to Burnley. (Daily Mirror) Photo: Stu Forster