Is Wout Weghorst still a Burnley player? Many have asked this on Google as the Dutchman closes in on a move to Manchester United.
The Red Devils have reached an agreement to sign the Netherlands international on loan until the end of the season, with the deal costing a total of €3m (£2.7m).
That is according to the reliable Fabrizio Romano.
So, is Weghorst still a Burnley player? Let’s take a look…
Is Wout Weghorst still a Burnley player?
Yes – Weghorst is still a Burnley player.
The 30-year-old signed a three-and-a-half year contract with the Clarets back in January 31st 2022 as he was brought in to help keep Burnley in the Premier League, after a £12m agreement was struck with VfL Wolfsburg.
Unfortunately, Weghorst scored just two goals in 20 Premier League appearances as Burnley were relegated to the Championship, before it was decided that he would join Besiktas on loan for the 2022/23 campaign.
The Dutchman has done well in Turkey so far, scoring nine goals in 18 appearances across all competitions.
While Besiktas do not technically own Weghorst, they did agree to have him on loan for the entirety of the 2022/23 campaign, so Manchester United are awaiting their permission after shaking hands on a move with Burnley.
It seems like the move will happen, as the towering striker appeared to wave goodbye to Besiktas fans.
According to Romano, that is the final step – if Besiktas agree to let their No.10 cut his loan spell short, then Ten Hag will land his man.
Weghorst will still need to complete a medical in Manchester, although that is expected to be a simple formality seeing as he has managed to avoid any injuries so far this season.
Wout Weghorst profile
Full name: Wout François Maria Weghorst
Age: 30
Height: 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in)
Date of birth: 7th August 1992
Nationality: Netherlands
Place of birth: Borne, Netherlands
Club: Burnley
Position: Striker
Salary: £40,000-a-week
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