Burnley re-sign Ashley Barnes before Blackburn’s triumph
The Clarets won yet another derby against rivals Blackburn. Rovers’ last game was at Ewood Park, where Zian Flemming scored in the second half to win.
Burnley’s Championship triumph brought them closer to league leaders Leeds United, with a four-way race for automatic promotion still taking place.
The January transfer window could potentially be key in terms of Parker successfully returning Burnley to the Premier League at the first time of asking, and the club has already made their first signing of 2025.
Ashley Barnes, an iconic Clarets forward, returned to Turf Moor shortly before the triumph over Blackburn and was an unused substitute at Ewood Park. Parker discussed Barnes’ surprise return to the club from Norwich City.
“To be honest, I’m sure you were sitting there thinking I must have known, but things happened really quickly. Look, I wouldn’t have said anything otherwise, but they moved swiftly, and we’re glad to have Ashley in now. Without a doubt, he can aid us.
“Because our group is young, we require an experienced leader. Some of these players have not had the same experiences as him. Sometimes that experience requires more than just my voice; it also helps to have those people in the changing room. We already have some of them, of course, but I believe Ashley will offer the necessary composure and level-headedness.”
Now, it appears that talks are beginning for another winter window signing, this time in defence.
Burnley are in talks to sign Victor Nelsson.
Sport Witness says that Burnley are in talks to sign Victor Nelsson from Galatasaray.
The centre-back is scheduled to depart the Turkish club this month and is worth €10 million (£8.3 million), with the Clarets in talks with the player’s agency.
The Denmark international has made 15 appearances in all competitions this season for Galatasaray, three of which have come in the Europa League. In total, Nelsson has turned out on 141 occasions for Galatasaray since 2021, but his days could be numbered and a move to Turf Moor may well be on the cards.
“Dear Victor Nelsson, You are Galatasaray’s first Danish player. Beside being a great athlete devoted to his Club, your attitude on and off the pitch is winning hearts of millions. Your jersey gesture after the match is beyond description. You are our Danish lion!”
The defender has had regular Premier League interest in recent years, with West Ham also recently linked, so if Burnley could land Nelsson, it may prove to be a major coup in the second tier.
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