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  18. 'We can take momentum' - Parker on Premier League return

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    Burnley boss Scott Parker says he is "delighted" with the club's summer transfer business so far.

    The Clarets have made five signings for their Premier League return; Kyle Walker, Axel Tuanzebe, left-back Quilindschy Hartman, goalkeeper Max Weiss and French winger Loum Tchaouna.

    "We've brought in some very good players, and good business with that as well," said Parker. "Hopefully there is some more to come, and we can keep developing and pushing.

    "I'm delighted with the business we've done so far.

    Parker's Burnley were were promoted back to the Premier League last season following relegation under Vincent Kompany in 2024.

    They did so conceding a record-low 16 goals, while recording 30 clean sheets and reaching 100 points in the Championship.

    "For sure we can take momentum," former England international Parker said on building on those achievements.

    "We're coming off a season where we achieved something which was unprecedented. What we did last year was nothing short of remarkable, and it was this group of players and us as a football club that did that really.

    "We'll go and face this challenge this year with full commitment, desire and a real excitement about it, like we did last year. There are different dynamics this year of course but it's one where we are hoping to go in there and be ourselves and try to be successful."

    Much was made of the three promoted clubs getting relegated from the Premier League for the second successive campaign last season, but Parker is excited for his first taste of top-flight management since he was sacked by Bournemouth in August 2022.

    "Of course, there's a challenge and we understand that the narrative is that the challenge is going to be very difficult," he added.

    "The last two seasons it was well documented that teams that come up get relegated from this division, but like always, I always mention to the players that these are the challenges that we relish.

    "We had a really successful year last year, set our objectives and we managed to achieve them. Now full focus is on this upcoming season.

    "We are absolutely full of excitement now and can't wait for the challenge that we face, which is the Premier League, which we all aspire to be in."

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  21. How much higher will Newcastle go for Trafford?

    James Trafford of Burnley celebrates promotion with the home supporters during the Sky Bet Championship match between Burnley FC and Sheffield United FC at Turf MoorGetty Images

    Former Newcastle defender John Anderson believes Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford is "desperate" to join the Magpies this transfer window.

    Discussing the potential transfer on BBC Radio Newcastle's Total Sport Newcastle United podcast, Anderson reflected on reports emanating from the Chronicle that the 22-year-old's price tag is set at £40m - and that Burnley are holding out for it.

    "I don't know about this transfer," Anderson said.

    "It comes down the fact a player is worth what you're prepared to pay for them. We were prepared to pay £55m for Anthony Elanga - I'm not sure how much we're prepared to pay for Trafford.

    "We've offered £27m. How much higher will we go? I think it will come to a situation where they'll meet halfway, somewhere between £40m and £27m, around the £30m mark.

    "It looks like he's a goalkeeper who's desperate to get in because of how long this has been going on so, you'd think this is a deal that will be done this summer."

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