The Clarets have reportedly lodged a bid to sign the the former Rennes defender.
Burnley are reportedly keen on sealing a deal for Galatasaray defender, Sacha Boey, amid reports that the newly-promoted side have lodged a bid to sign the
promising Frenchman.
What’s the latest on Boey to Burnley?
According to ex-GOAL journalist Marc Mechenoua, the Clarets are said to be in talks regarding a summer move for the 22-year-old, with an “offer” having seemingly
already been made by those at Turf Moor.
Writing on Twitter, the transfer insider revealed: “Burnley, which is interested in several young French players, wants to recruit Sacha Boey (22). The English team
led by Vincent Kompany has already sent an offer to Galatasaray. Ongoing discussions.”
While Mechenoua did not state the value of that bid, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has previously suggested that the Turkish giants are looking for a fee in the
region of €25m (£21m) if they are to sanction a sale, with Arsenal among those also showing an interest.
Who is Sacha Boey?
The in-demand defender could well represent a potential long-term solution for the Lancashire side at right-back, with the youngster’s arrival potentially set to spell
bad news for Wales international, Connor Roberts and his hopes of securing a regular role in the side.
The latter man did feature in 43 games in the Championship last season – 39 of which came from the start – after establishing himself as the first-choice option in
that full-back berth, although the 27-year-old could find his place under threat by the presence of “a true warrior” like Boey, as described by journalist Kaya Temel.
While also comfortable at left-back, the former Stade Rennais ace has typically lined up on the right flank in recent times, having chipped in with one goal and four
assists in 31 Super Lig outings in 2022/23.
While Roberts’ tally of ten goal involvements places him ahead of Boey in that regard, the former France youth international did showcase his superior creative class
after creating eight big chances in total, while the current Burnley man failed to create a single big chance, by contrast.
Equally, what is perhaps most impressive about the reported Clarets target is his defensive acumen as he averaged a mammoth 4.4 tackles and interceptions per
game from his full-back berth, while the 5 foot 10 ace also showcased his physical prowess after winning 65% of his aerial duels.
That return is undoubtedly far more impressive than what Roberts achieved under Kompany last season, with the former Swansea City man averaging just 1.7
tackles and interceptions per game, while also winning just 47% of his aerial duels.
Boey’s eye-catching form ultimately saw him record a standout average match rating of 7.14, as per Sofascore, in 2022/23, with that placing him fifth among the
Burnley squad in that regard – with Roberts further back in seventh.
That should indicate that despite the key role that the Welshman played in helping Kompany’s side to secure promotion, the 5 foot 9 ace could find himself swiftly
usurped if Boey is to be brought to England this summer.
Although the likes of Arsenal are also showing an interest, the former Anderlecht boss should do all he can to push for a move…
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Burnley boss Vincent Kompany has already explained exactly what Leeds United would be getting if they were to make a move for Manchester City’s rising
star Taylor Harwood-Bellis. The England youth international helped the Clarets win promotion from the Championship last season and won the Under-21s
European Championship with England earlier this summer.
Despite his clear talent, the 21-year-old is yet to break into City’s first-team on a regular basis and could leave this summer. Leeds, West Ham and Fulham have been
credited with an interest in the young centre-half who is approaching the final year of his contract at the Etihad.
Pep Guardiola’s side have a reported asking price of £15million for his services, enough to put Burnley off a permanent move for the youngster. Kompany, a former
Man City centre-back himself, has worked with the defender on a number of occasions, at Anderlecht and as recent as last season at Turf Moor.
“I think Taylor has done exactly what I’ve expected him to do,” Kompany told Lancs Live when asked about his development last season.. “I’ve known Taylor since
he was a very young footballer before he was even a first-team player, and his one outstanding attribute is his attitude.
“He really has an outstanding attitude and he’s got good habits of high-level professionals. His level is for everyone to see. I had him when he was at Anderlecht, and
he’s a better player now.
“The player he is now today, give him another year or two, he’s going to be a much-improved player again because he has the right attitude. We’re excited to be a
part of his development.”
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