Having achieved promotion back to the Premier League, Burnley are reportedly looking to bring in a new striker in the
summer window.
The Clarets have already been credited with interest in a few strikers including Union Berlin’s Sheraldo
Becker and Salernitana’s Boulaye Dia.
US Cremonese’s David Okereke is another name added to Burnley’s target list. That’s according to TuttoMercatoWeb, who
say the English club ‘like’ the 25-year-old and have ‘targeted’ him to improve their attack next season.
The Italian club were relegated from Serie A last season and the report states it makes it ‘difficult’ for the player to extend his
stay with them, even though he has a deal until 2025.
This should please Vincent Kompany’s side, and help with any concrete attempt. TMW don’t mention the fee needed to
convince Cremonese to sanction the player’s sale.
Last season, Okereke was mainly used as a centre forward while has also been deployed on the wings. He scored nine goals
and registered three assists from 38 appearances.
David Edgar opens up on his regret at leaving Newcastle United for Burnley
Former Newcastle United defender David Edgar has admitted that he regrets leaving St James’ Park following their
relegation to the Championship in 2009.
Edgar had come over from Canada to join Newcastle at the age of 14 in 2001, but struggled to fully establish himself on
Tyneside. He amassed 23 appearances across all competitions for the Magpies – scoring two goals and providing one assist
in the process.
Newcastle were relegated from the Premier League at the end of the 2008-09 season and Edgar traded Newcastle for Turf
Moor after receiving an offer from Burnley.
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Newcastle United have looked at the multi-club model and UEFA’s decision to allow clubs with links to the same owners to
compete will give the hierarchy encouragement
Newcastle United will certainly have taken note of a landmark ruling that has allowed clubs with links to the same owners to
play in UEFA competitions this season.
Amanda Staveley spoke earlier this year about the importance of finding the ‘right fit’ to enable Newcastle’s emerging talent
to get the required experience at a trusted satellite. It is important to stress this search is in its very early stages, but
Newcastle have looked at the multi-club model and another type of structure that would see the Magpies work with other
sides without necessarily having to buy shares in the club themselves.
Newcastle will certainly not be deterred from scouring for partners elsewhere in Europe after Aston Villa and Vitoria SC;
Brighton and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise; and AC Milan and Toulouse were all given the green light to compete in UEFA
competitions this season. The First Chamber of the UEFA Club Financial Control Body (CFCB First Chamber) had
previously opened proceedings against these sides due to a potential conflict with the multi-club ownership rule in Article 5
of UEFA club competitions’ regulations. This rule aims to prevent the same group or individual from having ‘control or
influence’ over more than one club playing in the same UEFA competition.
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