Sky Germany reports that Hoffenheim forward Jacob Bruun Larsen is set to move to the Premier League and join Burnley

on a season-long loan.

The 24-year-old will extend his contract at Hoffenheim by a year until 2025 before moving to the newly promoted side.

Bruun Larsen will be reunited with Vincent Kompany who brought the 24-year-old to Anderlecht on loan during his time in

charge at the club. During his 19 games in Belgium, the Danish international only scored twice and assisted twice

Bruun Larsen struggled last season as he spent most of the time out injured and when he was fit most of his appearances

came off of the bench at the beginning of the season. In total, the 24-year-old played only 14 times for the Hoffenheim first

team last season.

The extension of Bruun Larsen’s contract could possibly indicate that Hoffenheim are looking to sell the forward next

summer and if he performs well enough Hoffenheim could sell the 24-year-old for more than his €3m market value.

Jacob Bruun Larsen: Burnley close in on deal for Hoffenheim winger

Burnley are closing in on a season-long loan deal to sign winger Jacob Bruun Larsen from Bundesliga side Hoffenheim.

Denmark international Bruun Larsen, who has won six caps, played 14 times last season, scoring once as Hoffenheim

finished 12th in the German league.

He previously spent four seasons at Borussia Dortmund where he won the German Cup and German Super Cup.

In a busy summer, Bruun Larsen, 24, would become Burnley’s ninth summer signing for the newly promoted Clarets.

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Burnley boss Vincent Kompany hails bravery against Benfica

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany hailed his side’s bravery during their 2-0 pre-season win against a strong Benfica side.

Owen Dodgson and Hjalmar Ekdal were both on target during the second half against the Portuguese champions.

Kompany was pleased with side’s aggression out of possession and felt they achieved a good balance.

“You play as a team with so much squad depth, so much talent and in the end we had momentum at times,” the Belgian told

the club website.

“At times when they were being good on the ball, we were being extremely aggressive. We were extremely brave in many

moments but without dropping our standards on the ball as well. It’s that balance you need to have.

“As much as we could, we made it difficult high up the pitch. But when we were struggling a little bit and they also made 10

changes or 11 changes, they had fresh legs for the second-half and really good players.

“But at that moment when the game got tough, physically we did what the game demanded and that was a positive.”

He added: “The funny thing is when you see Dodgson and Ekdal on the scoresheet you think it’s two set-piece goals, but it

was from open play and they were well-worked,” he said.

“We are really pleased for them – especially for one of the young players from the Academy to put his name on the scoresheet

in such a big game.”

The arrival of England Under-21 goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City raised questions over Arijanet Muric’s

long-term future, but the Kosovo international made a couple of fine stops against Benfica.

“We have seen him do it before. It’s something he does, he is extremely good at in those moments,” Kompany added.

“You need this. We were able to score some goals as well, but obviously that double save makes a big difference.”

Andros Townsend again featured as a trialist and made a positive impression against the Portuguese champions, having the

initial shot that led to Ekdal’s goal after cutting in from the right.

The experienced wideman is a free agent after his deal at Everton expired. He missed last season due to a knee injury.