BURNLEY have announced the signing of former Saints attacker Nathan Redmond after expressing their interest in Nathan
Tella.
Redmond joins Burnley on a two-year deal with an option for a third after a season with Besiktas.
Prior to joining the Turkish side the 29 year old spent six seasons on the south coast with Southampton, during which time
he made 232 appearances.
Speaking after joining Burnley, Redmond said: “I always had aspirations to play again in the Premier League. Burnley’s
project matches with my ambitions.
“The management team feel like they can enhance my game more and see the value I can bring on and off the field. It feels
like a perfect match.”
Redmond’s arrival at the Clarets comes after they previously expressed an interest in signing Tella on a permanent transfer.
The 24 year old spent last season on loan at the recently promoted side, where he scored 19 goals across 45 games in all
competitions.
However, Burnley are reportedly unwilling to reach Southampton’s valuation of the winger.
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Premier League club Burnley have completed the signing of former Southampton winger Nathan Redmond – following
multiple bids for Sunderland’s Jack Clarke.
assists in all competitions during the 2022/23 campaign.
Vincent Kompany’s Burnley side were promoted to the top-flight last term and have been looking to strengthen their wide
options.
The Clarets have now announced the signing of Redmond on a free transfer, after the 29-year-old spent a year at Turkish
side Besiktas.
Championship goals.
The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract at Southampton, who are said to value the winger at £15million.
Burnley’s pursuit of the aforementioned players suggests their interest in Clarke has cooled.
The 22-year-old is known to be happy at Sunderland and hasn’t been pushing for a move despite this summer’s interest.
The Athletic have also reported The Clarents were trying to sign Millwall’s Zian Flemming, yet that deal is also ‘unlikely’ due
to different valuations.
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