Leicester City forward Patson Daka has rejected a deal at Premier League Burnley, to join AFC Bournemouth on deadline day on loan, according to Pete O’Rourke.

The Premier League side are set to secure the in-demand striker ahead of competition from Burnley, Everton and Italian giants AC Milan as the parties work to finalise the details ahead of the 11pm deadline.

The 24-year-old has been attracting interest for much of the window, following the Foxes’ relegation to the second tier. It is thought the player would like to return to top flight football as soon as possible, with the Cherries offering that opportunity.

Daka joined Leicester in 2021 from RB Salzburg where he impressed, scoring 68 times in 125 appearances for the club and has gone on to make 74 appearances the Foxes following his departure to the King Power Stadium scoring 15 goals in the process. He has also been capped 35 times by the Zambian national team scoring 12 goals in the process representing them in the World Cup qualifying stages as well as the African Cup Of Nations qualifiers.

This season he failed to make an appearance for Enzo Maresca’s side, remaining on the bench for their opening Championship fixture against Coventry City and Burton Albion in the EFL Cup before dropping out of the squad completely ahead of a potential move.

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The club have failed to add any significant striking options this window with Kelechi Iheanacho and Jamie Vardy still in the squad and able to compete for a starting berth.

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It is clear the striker wanted to be playing in the top flight, much like several of his teammates who jumped ship as soon as the club’s relegation to the Championship was confirmed. Although he hasn’t been used yet this season, he still remains an exciting option that has the ability to use his speed and attacking prowess to terrorize opposing defenders.

Club set to make late attempt for Burnley player – Hope of last-minute deal

In a late move in the transfer window, PSV are apparently making an attempt to sign Burnley defender CJ Egan-Riley.

That’s now reported by Dutch outlet Voetbal International, who says the Eredivisie side want the signing done on a loan deal.

It’s pointed out that Egan-Riley has been getting few chances to play at Burnley, and that’s the opportunity PSV needed to sign him.

The Dutch side had already been interested in the centre-back back in January, and are now making a new attempt.

Voetbal International share no information on Burnley’s stance for now, as Vincent Kompany is probably analysing whether to let the 20-year-old go out for a season.

Egan-Riley arrived at Burnley on a free transfer from Manchester City last summer. With just six appearances in his first months with the Clarets, he was loaned out to Hibernian FC in January for a short spell.

Now back at Turf Moor, the defender didn’t get any chances to play in the Premier League, and could have the chance to gain some more experience elsewhere if this late bid is accepted.