Burnley are chasing two of the brightest stars in the Championship currently, Brentford’s Jota and Fulham midfielder Tom Cairney.
Burnley manager Sean Dyche
A report in The Sun on Sunday (print edition; 7th May; pg 63) has suggested that Burnley boss Sean Dyche has earmarked Brentford playmaker Jota and Fulham midfielder Tom Cairney as potential targets for the summer.
The Clarets have all but guaranteed that they will be playing in the Premier League again next season, with six points separating Sean Dyche’s men from the bottom three with Burnley boasting a significantly better goal difference.
And in preparation for another campaign at the highest level, Dyche has pinpointed two of the most talented players in the Championship currently.
The Sun on Sunday (print edition; 7th May; pg 63) has suggested that the Bees are bracing themselves for bids for the Spaniard and plan to trigger a one-year extension clause in his contract to ensure that they recoup as much money as possible should they end up selling.
Brentford’s Jota celebrates scoring
Meanwhile, The Sun on Sunday suggests that Fulham – who could still be promoted to the Premier League through the play-offs – are likely to demand around £15 million for Cairney.
It is hardly a surprise that either man is on a Premier League club’s radar. Both Jota and Cairney have scored 12 goals each in the second tier, while the former has also contributed five assists in his 21 appearances for Dean Smith’s men.
Meanwhile, Cairney – formerly of Blackburn Rovers – has contributed 10 assists for the Cottagers, and his form has been a key reason why they have made it into the top six.
Fulham’s Tom Cairney celebrates scoring
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