Burnley in picture for versatile attacker – Club stay ‘difficult’ for player, summer deal on cards

Having achieved promotion back to the Premier League, Burnley are reportedly looking to bring in a new striker in the summer window.

The Clarets have already been credited with interest in a few strikers including Union Berlin’s Sheraldo Becker and Salernitana’s Boulaye Dia.

US Cremonese’s David Okereke is another name added to Burnley’s target list. That’s according to TuttoMercatoWeb, who say the English club ‘like’ the 25-year-old and have ‘targeted’ him to improve their attack next season.

The Italian club were relegated from Serie A last season and the report states it makes it ‘difficult’ for the player to extend his stay with them, even though he has a deal until 2025.

This should please Vincent Kompany’s side, and help with any concrete attempt. TMW don’t mention the fee needed to convince Cremonese to sanction the player’s sale.

Last season, Okereke was mainly used as a centre forward while has also been deployed on the wings. He scored nine goals and registered three assists from 38 appearances.