According to football journalist Alan Nixon, writing on his Patreon page, Manchester City youngster Cole Palmer is

attracting attention from Burnley and Leicester City.

Whilst new Leicester boss Enzo Maresca is trying to rebuild a side that can fire the Foxes straight back into the Premier

League, newly-promoted Burnley are focusing on survival. That being said, Vincent Kompany has implemented a free-

flowing, attacking style of football with the Clarets that he won’t abandon in favour of gritty, defensive showings in the top

flight.

Burnley have already strengthened this summer, with Dara O’Shea arriving from West Brom to add solidity in defence, and

Irish forward Michael Obafemi having had his loan switch from Swansea City made permanent. Palmer would be another

smart addition as the Belgian coach seeks to get his side ready for the challenges of the new campaign.

Why Burnley should sign Cole Palmer

Palmer has already been suggested as a potential target for Burnley, and now that looks to have become a reality. There are

many reasons such a move would make sense for Burnley. First of all, there is the 21-year-old’s abundant talent. The

attacking midfielder made a positive impression for Manchester City last season during his limited opportunities and has

been dubbed a player with “special quality” by Pep Guardiola, as quoted by the Manchester Evening News.

Kompany’s connections with Manchester City, where he remains a legend from his playing days, could benefit Burnley when

it comes to beating Leicester to Palmer’s signature. The Clarets need to take advantage of that now to get a deal done for the

England under-21 international.

BURNLEY SHOULD OFFER EXPERIENCED FREE AGENT A DEAL

Andros Townsend is currently taking part in pre-season training with Burnley, as reported by the BBC. Townsend is a free

agent, having left Everton at the end of last season upon the expiry of his contract.

The 31-year-old winger endured an extremely frustrating campaign with the Toffees last time out. He was forced to watch on

from the sidelines for the entirety of the season as he recovered from a cruciate ligament injury.

He will be hoping to get back to full fitness as soon as possible, and eager to prove that he can still cut it at Premier League

level. If he impresses whilst training with Burnley, Vincent Kompany may even be tempted to offer the 13-cap former

England man a contract at Turf Moor.

If Townsend can prove his fitness, then he could be a handy addition to Kompany’s squad. He has a great chance to impress

whilst training under Kompany’s watchful gaze. The Belgian coach has built a youthful squad, which romped to the

Championship title last season. Some extra experience could help them to survive in the top flight this season though.

Across spells with Spurs, Crystal Palace and Everton, Townsend has amassed more than 250 Premier League appearances.

In that time he has managed 25 goals, 35 assists, and earned a reputation as a hard-working, professional wide man with an

eye for the occasional spectacular strike from range.

He wouldn’t be a regular starter for Burnley, but Townsend would be an affordable addition, and could prove a smart move

amidst a busy summer for Burnley.