Burnley transfer news: Dyche target could be sold after manager upheaval, Clarets enter battle for EPL midfielder
Burnley are masters of the understated signing, and they may well have pulled off another low key coup by snapping up Wayne Hennessey on a free transfer.
The Clarets reportedly had to beat off competition from the likes of Chelsea to secure a deal for the veteran stopper, who will come in to provide cover and support for number one Nick Pope.
But the Wales international – capped a record 96 times for a goalkeeper – is ready to challenge for starting role, and is seemingly very optimistic about how things are shaping up at Turf Moor ahead of next season.
Speaking earlier in the week, he said: “Everyone knows how good he is and what a nice guy he is, together with all the goalkeepers and the team.
“There have been so many goalkeepers – British goalkeepers as well – down the line.
“All superb goalkeepers, so for me to come and be one of them is fantastic.
“Popey’s a great lad but it’s competition, which is healthy.
“That’s part of the goalkeeping union. There’s always competition. There’s always that one spot but we’ll be friends off the field.
“There’s a fantastic spirit here and hopefully we’ll do really well this season.
We’ve always known what Burnley are like. A great atmosphere. The lads are superb, always tight and have always played really well together and with Sean Dyche, as well, have an amazing manager.
“They’re exciting times and I’m excited to start working with the lads.”
We’ve gathered the best of today’s Premier League speculation below…
Speaking earlier in the week, he said: “Everyone knows how good he is and what a nice guy he is, together with all the goalkeepers and the team.
5. March set for new deal
Arsenal, Tottenham and Leeds were all keen to sign Solly March, although he now looks set to stay at Brighton. (90min) (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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6. Mourinho wants Hincapie
Jose Mourinho's AS Roma have joined Newcastle United, Celtic, and Napoli in the race for Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapie. (Calcio Mercato) (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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7. Maitland-Niles in demand
Leicester City, Southampton and Burnley are all interested in a move for Arsenal midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles. (BBC) (Photo by Rui Vieira - Pool/Getty Images)
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8. Livramento nears Brighton deal
Brighton are making a “final push” to arrange a transfer for Valentino Livramento, who was named the Chelsea Academy Player of the Year last term and has one year left on his initial professional contract. (Goal) (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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