HITC Sport understands Burnley eye move for free agent.
West Brom’s Stephane Sessegnon in action against Tottenham
Burnley are weighing up a move for former West Bromwich Albion forward Stephane Sessegnon, HITC Sport understands from sources close to the club.
Versatile forward Sessegnon is a free agent after being released by West Brom in the summer following three seasons at the Hawthorns.
Stephane Sessegnon celebrates scoring the first goal for West Brom with Rickie Lambert
Sessegnon made 92 appearances for West Brom in all competitions during his time at the club, scoring eight goals for the Baggies, but he was not offered a new deal when his expired at the end of last season.
West Bromwich Albion’s Stephane Sessegnon with fans at the end of the game
A number of clubs have been linked with a move for Sessegnon, but now Burnley are pondering offering the Benin international the chance to stay in the Premier League.
Burnley boss Sean Dyche is still looking to add to his attacking options after seeing a move for Polish winger Kamil Grosicki from Rennes fall through at the eleventh hour on transfer deadline day.
Burnley have scored just three goals in their opening four Premier League games and Dyche feels Sessegnon’s versatility in that he can play anywhere up front and his experience could prove a valuable addition to his squad.
Receive exclusive football transfer news and updates twice a week to your mailbox
