The Clarets’ interest in Ashley Westwood was reported on Thursday.
Gestede, like the majority of Villa players, struggled in last season’s Premier League
Burnley are weighing up a move for Rudy Gestede as part of a double raid on relegated Aston Villa, a report in Friday’s Sun newspaper (page 63) claims.
As was reported by the Express & Star on Thursday, the Clarets are also keen on Gestede’s Villa teammate Ashley Westwood, who like the striker has four years left on his deal.
Gestede arrived at Villa Park a year ago from Burnley’s Lancashire rivals Blackburn Rovers, but could only manage five goals as the Villans finished bottom of the Premier League.
Westwood is also wanted by Burnley, the report claims
However, the Benin international’s 20 league goals the previous campaign suggest he could have a big part to play in Villa’s forthcoming Championship season.
The Villans paid £6 million for Gestede, according to Transfermarkt, and could realistically expect to make back their money on the former Cardiff City man.
Gestede was a hit for Blackburn
Burnley are yet to make any new signings since winning the Championship last season and find themselves weaker already, following Joey Barton’s free transfer move to Rangers.
Sean Dyche’s men were also linked with moves for Charlie Adam and Joe Ledley this week (Sun).
Ledley (L) has also been linked with Burnley
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