Burnley ‘stand out’ in race for €25m-rated winger –Kompany ‘would love to’ sign player for Clarets
Mike Trésor starred for Genk last season, managing eight goals and 24 assists from 42 games. This has seen him attract interest from several clubs, including Burnley.
Back in June, Voetbalkrant reported Vincent Kompany wants the winger at Turf Moor. Fast forward to August and today’s Het Belang van Limburg has a report on the Clarets’ interest in the star.
It’s claimed the 24-year-old has received interest from several Premier League sides, but only Burnley are mentioned.
The report adds the Clarets ‘stand out’ in the race to sign the Belgium international.
Kompany seems to be leading the chase and had been a fan of the player for a long time. In fact, HBVL state the manager ‘would love to’ have the attacker at his disposal at Burnley.
The newspaper suggests the English club may not be willing to pay this fee.
Apart from Burnley, earlier claims from the Belgian press had stated Fulham, Crystal Palace and West Ham United as the clubs interested in securing the player’s services.
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Vincent Kompany’s men didn’t play last week after their scheduled fixture, the trip to Luton Town, was postponed owing to ongoing ground improvements at their Kenilworth Road stadium.
By contrast, their opponents Villa beat Everton convincingly 4-0 before thrashing Scottish side Hibernian 5-0 in the first leg of their Europa Conference League qualifier.
The Clarets will definitely be without Anass Zaroury through suspension following his red card against Man City, while Darko Churlinov (health scare) and Michael Obafemi (hamstring) both remain sidelined.
With that in mind, here’s how we think Kompany’s side might line up…
BURNLEY, ENGLAND – AUGUST 11: Vincent Kompany, Head Coach of Burnley gives the team instructions during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Manchester City at Turf Moor on August 11, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
