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Burnley could make a move for Manchester City’s Sergio Gomez if the Premier League winners sign Raphael Guerreiro, as per The Sun.
Burnley boss Vincent Kompany has put his Manchester City links to use since arriving at Turf Moor, bringing Taylor Harwood-Bellis in on loan for the 2022/23 season while CJ Egan-Riley signed permanently last summer too.
It wouldn’t be a surprise if they come in handy this transfer window either and now, the Clarets are being linked with a fresh raid on the Citizens.
As per The Sun, the door could open for Burnley to swoop in for Spanish left-back Gomez as City eye a possible move for out of contract Borussia Dortmund star Guerreiro.
Kompany managed Gomez during his time in charge of RSC Anderlecht. He was a big hit in Belgium, managing seven goals and 15 assists in 50 games for the club, impressing at left-back before his move to these shores.
A position to strengthen…
While Burnley’s squad is looking pretty good as they gear up for Premier League football, left-back is one area they will need to add to. Ian Maatsen is back at parent club Chelsea following the end of his loan, leaving just Charlie Taylor as the only natural left-back.
There have been links with a permanent move for Maatsen but amid claims of a £20m price tag, the Clarets could be better off turning elsewhere.
Gomez only cost £10m last summer and it is said that Kompany could get his target if City can recoup what they paid for him. That would make it a much more affordable deal and given that Gomez has played under the Burnley boss before, this move does seem like a feasible one.
It remains to be seen if the pieces can fall into place, but Gomez to Burnley could be one to watch this summer.
Everton eye Wout Weghorst with Manchester United not interested in permanent move:
Manchester United are not interested in a permanent deal to keep hold of Wout Weghorst, but Everton are considering a bid for the Burnley striker.
The 30-year-old is due to return to Burnley after a surprise loan move to Old Trafford in January which saw him score two goals in 31 appearances, failing to find the back of the net in 17 Premier League outings.
While Erik ten Hag appeared to value his contribution, Weghorst’s struggles in front of goal meant it was extremely unlikely the club would want to keep him on beyond this season.
Everton, though, have problems up front and talkSPORT report that they are interested in snapping up the Dutchman if he is available.
Toffees boss Sean Dyche was in charge of Burnley when they signed Weghorst in January last year so would know what to expect from the Netherlands international.
With the persistent injury problems for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Everton have struggled for goals and will definitely want reinforcements up front this summer.
Weghorst will return to Turf Moor, with Burnley having gained promotion back to the Premier League under Vincent Kompany, so there remains the possibility that he could be back playing for the Clarets in the top flight again.
Kompany said last week before Manchester City beat United in the FA Cup final: ‘He’s a player from Burnley football club who has played in the top four of the Premier League for Manchester United and also for Holland.
‘The most important thing for me – and it’s a tough one for me to say obviously because of the Cup Final – is for him personally to finish the season on a high. But still, I want him to do well and we will have the conversation.’
In his brief spell with Burnley in 2022 Weghorst scored twice in 20 games before spending the first half of last season on loan at Besiktas, where he netted nine times in 18 appearances.
He remains under contract with Burnley until 2025, so if they were to let him go this summer they would want a fee, although it would not be a big one as they only paid around £12m for him last year.
