Breaking News: Kompany Made Burnley Swoop For Crazy “£6m” Sensation could be the next, Aperfect Fit For PL League
With a return to the Premier League now on the horizon, newly-promoted Burnley are reportedly looking to strengthen their
ranks with the signing of Genk forward, Mike Trésor, according to the latest speculation.
What’s the latest on Trésor to Burnley?
As per Belgian outlet, Het Nieuwsblad, the Clarets are seemingly ready to rival Fulham for the signing of the 24-year-old this
summer, with the chances of the two-cap Belgium international staying at his current side said to be ‘very small’.
While the piece notes that the Cottagers are showing an ‘interest’ in the former Willem II ace, it is claimed that the 5 foot 8
dynamo remains ‘on the list’ of those at Turf Moor, having been linked with a move to the club earlier in the window.
Speaking back in June regarding that interest from his compatriot, Vincent Kompany, the player himself stated: “I have
learned that he (Kompany) appreciates my qualities. Of course, that is nice to hear.
“He plays with Burnley with a certain philosophy in which I would feel good. For me, playing style has always been
important when choosing a club.”
How good is Mike Trésor?
The Lancashire side were only recently able to see the playmaker’s talents up close as he was part of the Genk side that beat
Burnley in Saturday’s pre-season encounter, with the Pro League side running out 2-0 winners on the day.
While not on the scoresheet on that occasion, Trésor did previously enjoy a particularly fruitful 2022/23 campaign as he
“crazy numbers” for his current side – as per talent scout Jacek Kulig – having racked up eight goals and a staggering haul of
24 assists in Belgium’s top-flight.
That “absolutely sensational season” – in the words of Kulig – came with the Antwerp native typically operating in a left-wing
berth, albeit with the reported Brentford target also having showcased his ability to feature in an attacking midfield role in
recent times.
A player who can provide a moment of magic in the final third – as his haul of 40 goals and assists in just 79 games for Genk
illustrates – Trésor could well represent the ideal replacement for ex-Burnley loanee, Nathan Tella, with the pair noted as
similar players, according to Football Transfers.
Despite Kompany’s apparent desire to re-sign Tella, the Southampton starlet remains at St Mary’s with the start of the new
season now looming, with the 24-year-old having sparkled from the flanks last term with 17 goals and five assists in 39
Championship games.
With Trésor’s tally of 32 goal involvements last term even eclipsing the Englishman, he could represent the next big
attacking threat for Burnley moving forward, having notably created 22 big chances and averaged 2.8 key passes per game in
2022/23 in the league.
While seemingly more of a creator than a goalscorer, in contrast to Tella, the Belgian’s ability to pose a devastating threat
from his wide berth will allow him to fill the shoes of the Saints star next term, with the Clarets’ other forwards likely to
relish the prospect of linking up with such a quality provider.
Although Kompany may face a battle to sign the £6m-rated sensation this summer, it is easy to see why there is such
clamour for his signature.
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Benfica 0-2 Burnley: Vincent Kompany’s side beat Portuguese champions in Lisbon after goals from youngster Owen Dodgson and Hjalmar Ekdal
Burnley picked up a shock pre-season victory in Lisbon on Tuesday against reigning Portuguese champions Benfica.
Vincent Kompany‘s side were playing their second friendly of their pre-season campaign, following their 2-0 defeat to Genk
on Saturday.
Benfica had veteran Angel Di Maria and highly-rated striker Goncalo Ramos in their starting line-up, but it was Burnley who
came away with the victory.
The visitors took the lead after 55 minutes when Owen Dodgson, who spent last season on loan at Rochdale, found the back
of the net with an effort from just inside the box.
Hjalmar Ekdal then doubled the lead with less than ten minutes to play after he poked the ball home when the Benfica
goalkeeper spilled the ball from a long shot.
Benfica also had a number of changes to score in the second-half but failed to find the back of the net.
Just moments before Dodgson’s opener, David Neres burst through on goal, only for Charlie Taylor to track back and run
across to block the shot.
Casper Tengstedt also had a glorious opportunity to score only to be denied by Burnley keeper Arijanet Muric.
Burnley will next play Real Betis in Spain on Friday, before travelling to Germany a week later to play Mainz.
Their first game of the season comes against Manchester City at home on August 11.
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