14-goal Burnley ace wanted by Steven Gerrard’s Ettifaq, West Ham and Wolves also interested

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• EXCLUSIVE from Graeme Bailey

HITC understands that an English midfielder wanted by Brentford, West Ham United and Wolves is attracting interest from the Saudi Pro League and particularly Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq.

Since moving to the Saudi Pro League, following a spell as manager of Aston Villa, former Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has been managing Middle Eastern side Al-Ettifaq.

Gerrard brought with him former Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson but the Englishman has since moved to Ajax, back in January.

The Al-Ettifaq boss was understood to be disappointed to lose former England captain Henderson and he is now looking back to his homeland to find a replacement.

Burnley midfielder attracting Saudi interest

Sources have told HITC that Gerrard is exploring the possibility of bringing English midfielder Josh Brownhill to Ettifaq.

HITC understands that Brownhill is top of his wanted list and are the Saudi side are now weighing up a potential offer for the Burnley man.

Former Bristol City boss Dean Holden, currently Gerrard’s number two in Saudi, has close hand knowledge of Brownhill after taking him to Ashton Gate and he is understood to have given his boss a glowing report of the midfielder’s abilities.

New Burnley boss Scott Parker is also a fan of the English midfielder but The Clarets are understood to not be in a great place financially, following relegation from the Premier League under Vincent Kompany, and the club would consider offers.

Whilst Ettifaq are now preparing themselves to make a move for the English midfielder, there is also understood to be interest elsewhere.

West Ham and Wolves among clubs interested in Brownhill

Sources have told HITC that Brownhill is understood to be of interest to West Ham United, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Thomas Frank’s Brentford.

As well as interest from England’s top division, there is also understood to be interest from across the continent with French side Rennes and Italian giants Fiorentina looking closely at the situation.

In his 167 appearances for Burnley, Brownhill scored 14 times and provided 17 assists for The Clarets.