Burnley’s move for Basel forward Zeki Amdouni is being warmly welcomed by the Swiss club, who are getting an ‘insane

sum’ for the 22-year-old.

That’s according to Blick, who cover the impending €18m transfer today and how Basel are more than happy with the deal.

Several reports yesterday indicated that Burnley are closing in on a deal or Amdouni, with an €18m move on the cards as

Vincent Kompany and co. look to bolster their squad for their return to the Premier League.

They explain that after selling Andy Diouf to Lens for €15m a few weeks ago, Amdouni will also be ‘flushing an incredible

amount’ into Basel’s coffers.

The €18m Burnley seems to be prepared to pay for him is seen as an ‘insane sum’ for a player who, only two years ago, was

still playing in the Challenge League, Switzerland’s second flight.

It is his performances in the Europa Conference League that seems to have attracted Burnley’s attention, with Vincent

Kompany having ‘advocated a commitment’ this summer.

But whether he can live up to expectations remains to be seen. While the player has a keen eye for goals and is inventive, he

is still lacking in terms of speed and physique.

Not that Basel care one bit. Amdouni’s sale will help reduce the structural deficit at the club and open up the transfer market

for them to boot. As far as they’re concerned, this is a deal they can’t turn down.

Sources: Burnley bid rejected for outstanding midfielder as Coventry thwart Gustavo Hamer plan

Premier League new boys Burnley are keen to bring Hamer to Turf Moor as they look to bolster their attacking

options. Burnley have offered defender Luke McNally – who already spent part of last season on loan with the Sky Blues –

and Bobby Thomas in part-exchange for Hamer’s signature, but Coventry have snubbed the offer.

Hamer, 26, is entering the final year of his contract at Coventry and the Sky Blues are reluctant to sell him unless it is a

straight cash deal.

The Dutch-Brazilian midfield schemer was one of the outstanding performers in the Championship last season, helping the

Sky Blues reach the play-off final, where they were beaten on penalties by Luton.

Hamer scored nine goals and provided 10 assists for Coventry last season, including the winner in the play-off semi-final

against Middlesbrough.

It remains to be seen if Burnley will come back with an improved offer as they look to persuade Coventry to let Hamer move

to Turf Moor this summer.

They are so far offering around £8million plus the players in question, but Coventry are holding out for a £15million transfer

fee instead.

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