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BURNLEY, ENGLAND - MARCH 31:  Michael Obafemi of Burnley looks on during the Sky Bet Championship between Burnley and Sunderland at Turf Moor on March 31, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

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BURNLEY, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, applauds the fans following the Sky Bet Championship match between Burnley and Watford at Turf Moor on February 14, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany is a big fan of the "ugly, scruffy" goals

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The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Burnley v West Bromwich Albion - Friday 20th January 2023 - Turf Moor - Burnley

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New Signing Michael Obafemi 23 January 2023

Burnley sign Republic of Ireland striker Michael Obafemi on loan from Swansea

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany

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Vincent Kompany responds to reports of Michael Obafemi's signing from Swansea

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30: Josh Cullen of Burnley applauds fans following their sides victory after the Sky Bet Championship match between Stoke City and Burnley at Bet365 Stadium on December 30, 2022 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany's praise for 'ultimate' professional Josh Cullen

CARDIFF, WALES - APRIL 02: Michael Obafemi of Swansea City interacts with the Cardiff City fans as Hannes Wolf ( not pictured ) celebrates scoring their side's third goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Cardiff City and Swansea City at Cardiff City Stadium on April 02, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images)

Failed Burnley move turned Michael Obafemi's head and hindered striker's form

Burnley's Kevin Long applauds the fans during a lap of the pitch 

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Glowing references led to Birmingham City's move for Burnley defender Kevin Long

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30: Josh Cullen of Burnley is challenged by Lewis Baker of Stoke City during the Sky Bet Championship match between Stoke City and Burnley at Bet365 Stadium on December 30, 2022 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)

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Burnley manager Vincent Kompany gives instructions to Josh Cullen 

The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Burnley v Blackburn Rovers - Sunday 13th November 2022 - Turf Moor - Burnley

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HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - JULY 29: Josh Cullen of Burnley keeps possession of the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match between Huddersfield Town and Burnley at John Smith's Stadium on July 29, 2022 in Huddersfield, England. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images)

Kompany on importance of Cullen

Ireland's defender Nathan Collins (L) celebrates scoring with his teammates during the UEFA Nations League football match Ukraine v Republic of Ireland in Lodz, Poland on June 14, 2022. (Photo by RADOSLAW JOZWIAK / AFP) (Photo by RADOSLAW JOZWIAK/AFP via Getty Images)

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DUBLIN, IRELAND - JUNE 08: Josh Cullen of Republic of Ireland battles for possession with Mykhailo Mudryk of Ukraine during the UEFA Nations League League B Group 1 match between Republic of Ireland and Ukraine at Aviva Stadium on June 08, 2022 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Cullen is sixth summer signing

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Hwang Hee-chan of Wolverhampton Wanderers is closed down by Nathan Collins of Burnley during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley at Molineux on December 01, 2021 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Collins departs for Wolves

DUBLIN, IRELAND - JUNE 08: Josh Cullen of Republic of Ireland battles for possession with Mykhailo Mudryk of Ukraine during the UEFA Nations League League B Group 1 match between Republic of Ireland and Ukraine at Aviva Stadium on June 08, 2022 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany set to raid former club and make Nathan Collins' Re...

Anderlecht's Josh Cullen fights for the ball during a friendly soccer match between RSCA Anderlecht and Roda JC, Saturday 02 July 2022 in Neerpede, to prepare the 2022-2023 'Jupiler Pro League' first division of the Belgian championship. BELGA PHOTO VIRGINIE LEFOUR (Photo by VIRGINIE LEFOUR / BELGA MAG / Belga via AFP) (Photo by VIRGINIE LEFOUR/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

Kompany set to make signing number six

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LODZ, POLAND - JUNE 14: Vitaliy Mykolenko of Ukraine has a shot on goal whilst under pressure from Nathan Collins of Republic of Ireland during the UEFA Nations League - League B Group 1 match between Ukraine and Republic of Ireland at LKS Stadium on June 14, 2022 in Lodz, Poland. (Photo by Adam Nurkiewicz/Getty Images)

Collins unsure over Burnley future

LODZ, POLAND - JUNE 14: Nathan Collins of Republic of Ireland celebrates scoring their side's first goal with teammates  during the UEFA Nations League League B Group 1 match between Ukraine and Republic of Ireland at LKS Stadium on June 14, 2022 in Lodz, Poland. (Photo by Adam Nurkiewicz/Getty Images)

Collins reflects on wonder goal

BLACKBURN, ENGLAND - AUGUST 23: Jonathan Walters of Burnley headers the ball at goal during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Blackburn Rovers and Burnley at Ewood Park on August 23, 2017 in Blackburn, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Former Claret backs Kompany

DUBLIN, IRELAND - JUNE 08: Nathan Collins of Republic of Ireland cuts a dejected figure following the UEFA Nations League League B Group 1 match between Republic of Ireland and Ukraine at Aviva Stadium on June 08, 2022 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Collins eager to help in Ireland's search for goals

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Burnley's Irish defender Nathan Collins celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Southampton at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on April 21, 2022. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Collins has potential to be a top centre back

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16: Phil Foden of Manchester City battles for possession with Nathan Collins of Burnley during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Burnley at Etihad Stadium on October 16, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Burnley defender Nathan Collins isn't interested in a Championship return any ti...

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 17: Ruben Loftus-Cheek of Fulham and Kevin Long of Burnley chase downth during the Premier League match between Burnley and Fulham at Turf Moor on February 17, 2021 in Burnley, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Carl Recine - Pool/Getty Images)

Dyche has no qualms in playing Long against City

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Ivan Toney of Brentford  scores their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Brentford and Burnley at Brentford Community Stadium on March 12, 2022 in Brentford, England.

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Changes for businesses, such as new Corporation Tax rates and a new minimum wage, are set to roll out in April 2022 (image: Shutterstock)

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Harry Vaughan

Burnley to step up interest in teen star tracked by Manchester City

Republic of Ireland's defender Shane Duffy (R) vies with Portugal's striker Cristiano Ronaldo during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifying round Group A football match between Ireland and Portugal at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on November 11, 2021.

Internationals: Burnley's Nathan Collins on the bench as the Republic of Ireland...

Robbie Brady celebrates scoring at Bournemouth in November 2017

Former Burnley winger Robbie Brady joins Bournemouth

Maxwel Cornet

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Danny Ings in action against Portugal U21s at Turf Moor in 2014

Burnley to host England Under 21s

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