Sources: Burnley burst into race for 22-goal striker as offer prepared for Wolves and Fulham.

June 28, 2023 admin Burnley 0

2R4E23G Coventry City's Viktor Gyokeres scores his sides second goal in the penalty shoot out during the Sky Bet Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday May 27, 2023.

 

According to TEAMtalk, Burnley is considering a player-plus-cash offer for Coventry City attacker Viktor Gyokeres.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Several clubs are interested in Gyokeres during the summer transfer window, including Sporting Lisbon, Fulham, Wolves,

and Brentford. In fact, TEAMtalk exclusively disclosed on June 19 how Sporting are close to signing him.

 

However, TEAMtalk has learned that Burnley, a newcomer to the Premier League, are prepared to join the search for the

Swedish international as Clarets manager Vincent Kompany aims to add a dependable striker to his team.

 

Coventry’s Gyokeres had a standout season last year, scoring 22 goals and dishing out 12 assists as Coventry advanced to the

Championship Play-Off Final. At Wembley, the Sky Blues were defeated by Luton Town on penalties.

 

Gyokeres, 25, is entering the last year of his deal with Coventry and his admirers are attempting to entice him away this

summer after he lost out on promotion to the top flight.

 

Despite the terms of his contract, Coventry is still holding out for a purchase price of around £20 million for Gyokeres,

which has priced out several prospective clubs.

 

Instead of paying the entire asking price for Gyokeres, Burnley is attempting to persuade Coventry to strike a deal by giving

two players plus a fee.

 

Viktor Gyokeres becomes key target for Burnley

Burnley have bids in for a number of players as they aim to improve the current squad at Turf Moor and Gyokeres is

emerging as a key target for Kompany’s side.

 

Viktor Gyokeres and Dusan Tadic, Sweden vs Serbia

 

 

 

 

 

Gyokeres joined Coventry from Brighton in the summer of 2021 after never making a league appearance for the Seagulls

during his two years at the club.

 

READ MORE:

Burnley reveal shirt sponsorship deal with gambling firm W88

Burnley have confirmed gambling firm W88 will be their official shirt sponsor for the 2023/24 Premier League season.

 

Classic Football Shirts sponsored the Clarets’ home and third strips last season as Vincent Kompany’s side clinched the

Championship title, reaching the 100-point milestone on the final day. Meanwhile, EMA Equity Partners sponsored the

away kit.

 

Two months ago, Premier League clubs collectively agreed to withdraw betting sponsors from matchday shirts. However,

this change will not come into effect until the conclusion of the 2025/26 campaign.

 

Burnley director Stuart Hunt says the deal will play “a significant role” in helping the club to compete in the top flight.

“Following lengthy discussions we are pleased to confirm W88 as our front of shirt sponsor for the upcoming season,” he told the club website.

“As a newly promoted club, a partnership such as this plays a significant role in helping us to compete in the Premier League.

“W88 have established successful relationships with several Premier League clubs and sports brands across the globe and we have been impressed by their experience, knowledge and proactive nature in this area.

“I’m looking forward to developing a successful partnership together over course of the season.”

The gambling firm previously sponsored Aston Villa’s kits in the Premier League, with that partnership coming to an end in 2020.

W88’s Hilly Ehrlich added: “We’re hugely passionate about Premier League football and delighted to partner with Burnley FC as the team returns to the Premier League.

“With Vincent Kompany at the helm, we’re excited to see the team perform well this season.”

Be the first to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.


*