
Burnley are weighing up a move to sign free agent Nathan Redmond this summer.
According to Mirror journalist Darren Witcoop, writing on his Twitter page, Burnley see Nathan Redmond as a
potential option if they can’t get a deal for Nathan Tella over the line.
Nathan Tella spent last season on loan with Burnley, and impressed Vincent Kompany in his time at Turf Moor, as
he bagged 17 goals in the Championship. However, Southampton are reluctant to allow Tella to leave on a permanent
basis, so Burnley are now considering other alternatives.
Redmond is available on a free transfer this summer, having left Besiktas at the end of last season. The 29-year-old
previously spent six seasons with Southampton, and was a regular starter for the Saints in the Premier League.
Should Burnley sign Nathan Redmond?
Redmond often lacked consistency for the Saints, but he could be irresistible on his day. Manchester City boss Pep
Guardiola recognised the winger’s ability. After a clash with Southampton in 2017, Guardiola shared words with
Redmond on the pitch. The Spanish coach later revealed that he’d told Redmond “how good a player he is. Last
season he destroyed us here…Southampton have some super-talented players, Redmond is so good one against one.”
Kompany will back himself to get the best out of Redmond. The Englishman should flourish under the Belgian’s
influence. Kompany will give Redmond license to run at defenders and take attacking risks. The player would thrive
in such an environment. As a low-risk free transfer, Redmond could be a very worthwhile addition to the Burnley
roster.
Kompany is clearly keen to bolster his attack. Tella would be a very exciting acquisition, but Redmond certainly
deserves serious consideration.
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Burnley are interested in bringing Cole Palmer to Turf Moor this summer.
According to football journalist Alan Nixon, writing on his Patreon
page, Manchester City youngster Cole Palmer is attracting attention from Burnley and Leicester City.
Whilst new Leicester boss Enzo Maresca is trying to rebuild a side that can fire the Foxes straight back into the
Premier League, newly-promoted Burnley are focusing on survival. That being said, Vincent Kompany has
implemented a free-flowing, attacking style of football with the Clarets that he won’t abandon in favour of gritty,
defensive showings in the top flight.
Burnley have already strengthened this summer, with Dara O’Shea arriving from West Brom to add solidity in
defence, and Irish forward Michael Obafemi having had his loan switch from Swansea City made permanent. Palmer
would be another smart addition as the Belgian coach seeks to get his side ready for the challenges of the new
campaign.
Why Burnley should sign Cole Palmer
Palmer has already been suggested as a potential target for Burnley, and now that looks to have become a reality.
There are many reasons such a move would make sense for Burnley. First of all, there is the 21-year-old’s abundant
talent. The attacking midfielder made a positive impression for Manchester City last season during his limited
opportunities and has been dubbed a player with “special quality” by Pep Guardiola, as quoted by the Manchester
Evening News.
Kompany’s connections with Manchester City, where he remains a legend from his playing days, could benefit
Burnley when it comes to beating Leicester to Palmer’s signature. The Clarets need to take advantage of that now to
get a deal done for the England under-21 international.
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