Could Becker be another failed centre-forward signing from the Bundesliga?
Burnley have already moved to strengthen their centre-forward ranks this summer with the signing of Zeki Amdouni,
although the Clarets are also said to be among the clubs who have shown an interest in Union Berlin marksman, Sheraldo
Becker.
What’s the latest on Becker to Burnley?
According to German outlet, Bild, the newly-promoted side – as well as the likes of West Ham United and Fulham – are said
to have ‘dealt with’ the 28-year-old in recent times amid their interest in a possible summer move.
While the report suggests that the Suriname international is currently eyeing a switch to Serie A, the Sport Bild had
previously suggested last month that the 5 foot 11 ace was ‘hoping for a move‘ to the Premier League.
If Vincent Kompany’s side are to win the race for the striker, the belief is that a fee of around €17m (£15m) could be
required, with the former ADO Den Haag man having just a year left on his existing deal.
Should Burnley sign Sheraldo Becker?
The one-time Ajax man has caught the eye following an impressive 2022/23 campaign in the Bundesliga, having scored 11
goals and provided seven assists as his current side secured an unlikely Champions League berth.
Hailed as “clinical” and “creative” by journalist Josh Bunting, the £10k-per-week asset boasts an overall tally of 45 goal
involvements in 122 games in all competitions for Union to date, having particularly thrived since making the move to Berlin
back in 2019.
Despite the Netherlands-born hotshot’s impressive return of late, that impact may not necessarily be replicated in English
football if he is to make the move to Turf Moor this summer, with Burnley having notably been stung by their signing of
towering Dutchman, Wout Weghorst from the Bundesliga back in January 2022.
The 6 foot 6 colossus was snapped up by then-boss Sean Dyche on a £12m deal from Wolfsburg with the aim of helping to
fire the Lancashire outfit away from danger, with the striker having racked up an impressive haul of 70 goals in just 144
games for his previous employers.
Having made his mark in Germany – much like Becker – the hope was that Weghorst would comfortably be able to shine in
the Premier League, although he ultimately went on to score just two goals in 20 league outings in the second half of the
2021/22 campaign.
The 23-cap international was subsequently shipped out on loan to Besiktas and then to Manchester United last season,
although the 30-year-old was again unable to impress during his time at Old Trafford, having failed to score a single league
goal following his arrival in January.
Now back at Burnley, the misfiring marksman was notably booed by supporters after featuring in the recent 2-0 defeat to
Genk in pre-season, with that an indication of just what a disastrous time it has been for Weghorst in English football.
The fear may be that signing Becker could lead to a similar scenario for Kompany and co this summer, with making that leap
from the Bundesliga to the Premier League clearly not a straightforward one.
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Concerning Millwall update emerges as Lions chase deal for Burnley player
Reports suggest Millwall’s pursuit of Burnley defender Luke McNally is not currently progressing.
The club have so far managed to make four additions to their squad ahead of the 2023/24 campaign, whilst also not losing
any of their best players.
Indeed, Belgian midfielder Casper De Norre and Scottish centre-forward Kevin Nisbet have signed for fees, whilst full-backs
Joe Bryan and Wes Harding have joined on free transfers.
One man that has so far evaded Gary Rowett and the Lions, though, is Burnley central defender Luke McNally.
The club were first linked to McNally earlier this month.
What has been said about Millwall and Luke McNally?
The reports linking Millwall with a move for McNally first emerged on July 2nd, with Alan Nixon via his Patreon report,
revealing that Millwall were eyeing an ambitious bid for the defender, and set to rival Coventry City for his signature.
McNally spent the second half of the season on loan with the Sky Blues, who were also reported to be keen to get him back.
At the time, Nixon claimed that Burnley were willing to allow him to head out on loan, with the Lions ready to ‘snap him up’.
Since then, though, there have been a few worrying updates on the matter.
McNally spent the second half of the 2022/23 season on loan at Coventry City.
Nixon reported in mid July that Coventry were looking to push ahead of Millwall to get a deal done, for example, reporting
at that time that the Sky Blues were eyeing a permanent deal.
It was reported that Millwall would find it hard to raise the cash to do a permanent deal, instead preferring a loan.
What is the latest update on Burnley and Luke McNally?
Interestingly, the latest update on the matter also comes courtesy of Alan Nixon, this time via Twitter.
When asked by a supporter about the McNally to Millwall deal, Nixon revealed: “It’s not progressing. Maybe time to go
elsewhere.”
With just days to go until the Championship campaign kicks off, this is a rather concerning update for Millwall supporters
who were hoping the club would get a deal done ahead of the new season.
Not only does it not look like that will happen, it may not happen at all if Nixon is suggesting it may be time for Millwall to
move on and seemingly consider other targets.
Is it time for Gary Rowett to consider other targets in the position?
Interestingly, it was reported recently that Burnley offered McNally to Coventry City permanently on a player plus cash basis
in order to try and get a deal done for Sky Blues midfielder Gus Hamer.
Coventry rejected this deal, though, so McNally’s future remains up in the air.
How long does Luke McNally have left on his Burnley contract?
Any club looking to take McNally away from Burnley this summer is going to have to meet the Clarets’ demands given the
defender’s current contract situation.
Having only joined the club last summer, McNally inked a long-term deal at Turf Moor, seeing him tied down there until the
summer of 2026.
This means that his future is well and truly in Burnley’s hands this summer.
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