A week ago, Belgian website HLN reported Burnley and Southampton are keen on signing Anderlecht star Steven Defour.
Al Jazira in the United Arab Emirates were also reportedly interest, and could offer the player a better financial deal.
According to a latest report on HLN, Burnley have offered Defour €1.8m/season including bonuses, whilst Al Jazira have put a €3m/season contract on the table.
HLN think it’s now logical Defour would sign for the Abu Dhabi club, and believe a deal could be completed if Al Jazira agree to pay his transfer fee of €7m.
The Belgian international is hoping to leave the club soon, and it won’t be for Burnley unless they decide to increase their offer.
It’ll be a shame if Defour doesn’t have a shot at the Premier League, it may well suit him perfectly. Perhaps there can be a last minute twist and Burnley, or indeed Southampton, persuade the Belgian that England is his best destination.
