Burnley FC want to secure a £2.5 million transfer for Oliver Sonne

Burnley are close to making their first signing of the January transfer window, with the club believed to be in advanced talks over the signing of Silkeborg’s Oliver Sonne.

That’s according to a report from Football Insider, which claims that Burnley are close to ending their ongoing hunt for the Peruvian right-back by agreeing a transfer fee good enough to bring him to Turf Moor.

It’s no secret that Burnley are hoping to be active in the January window to strengthen their squad ahead of the promotion run, but it was widely expected that attackers would be at the forefront of their recruitment plan.

Scott Parker’s side sit third in the Championship but their defense has won them the biggest applause this season and their attack leaves a lot to be desired but the former Bournemouth and Fulham manager has made early moves to to strengthen his defensive line.

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Oliver Sonne is about to move to Turf Moor

Football Insider claims that both the Clarets and Coventry City rejected offers for Sun in the summer, but it is Burnley who have apparently returned with a vengeance to quickly complete a deal.

Although the formalities of the contract have not yet been finalized and he will of course not be able to sign until the transfer window opens in January, the report states that Burnley are close to agreeing a deal in the region of £2.5 million for the Peruvian right-back to be agreed.

Sonne has shown his versatility for his club Silkeborg, playing on both sides of the defense and also breaking into midfield. That ability to play in a variety of positions could prove invaluable up front.

Silkeborg’s loss is Burnley’s gain, and the Danish club’s sporting director recently stated that Sonne “has probably played his last game”, although he also admitted that “there are still some formalities and things to say (about the sale). ).”

Burnley appear to have found Connor Roberts’ successor

Finding a successor to Connor Roberts, whose contract expires at the end of the season, was always going to be an issue for Burnley, but most assumed they would address the issue in the summer.

Burnley fans will feel refreshed to see the club proactively addressing the issue and signing a full-back of international standard to either oust him from the team now or replace him in the summer will fill them with confidence.

There’s also the question of whether they’ll try to do something similar with soon-to-be-expiring stars Josh Brownhill and Jay Rodriguez, but for now a replacement for Roberts should he decide not to sign a new contract is a great one Beginning.