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  2. 'The signings make sense and feel right' - a 9/10 window

    Natalie Bromley
    Fan writer

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    Burnley have quietly had a remarkable transfer window.

    We have acquired an experienced Premier League defender in Kyle Walker and goalkeeper in Martin Dubravka. We have added some midfield class in Lesley Ugochukwu and Florentino Luis. And our strike force has been boosted by the arrival of Armando Broja.

    Burnley have Champions League calibre in their starting XI. And that is before you even start on the talents of Quilindschy Hartman, Loum Tchaonuna, Jacob Bruun Larsen and Alex Tuanzebe.

    We have spent money I didn't ever think I would see us spending, which, of course, we also did two years ago when Vincent Kompany had a go at this. But it all feels so different this time around. The scattergun approach isn't there. The signings make sense and feel right. And we have maintained the heart of the side that got us up last year.

    Burnley are learning and they are not just here to make up the numbers.

    My instinct is to say we still feel light up front - we're putting a lot of faith in Broja getting fit and staying fit - but Lyle Foster has once again shown he can fit into this league and for a side that was expected to be goal-shy this season, we have scored four in two - two of which came away from home at Old Trafford (which was technically three goals, but don't get me started on VAR...).

    The most pleasing thing is that Burnley have signed players they can recover money on in the event relegation happens again. That is so important to our continued survival as a commercial enterprise.

    We have a squad full of assets. Well done, Alan Pace. 9/10.

    Find more from Natalie Bromley at No Nay Never podcast

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  21. Ramsey joins Leicester on loan

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    Aaron Ramsey has left Burnley on a season-long loan to sign for Championship side Leicester.

    Ramsey, 22, missed the majority of last season because of a knee injury but scored in his first appearance at Turf Moor for 18 months when he helped the Premier League club to victory against Derby County in the EFL Cup last month.

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  24. Burnley sign midfielder Luis on loan from Benfica

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    New Burnley midfielder Florentino Luis says it is a "special day" after completing a loan move from Benfica.

    The 26-year-old will join initially on loan for a £1.73m fee, but there is an option to buy for a reported £20.8m next summer, which would make him the club's record signing.

    Luis made 181 appearances for the Portuguese giants across six seasons and has been a regular feature for them in recent Champions League campaigns.

    "Playing in the Premier League has always been a dream of mine, so this is a special day for me and my family," he told club media.

    "It's the biggest and best league in the world and to be joining Burnley at this time is really exciting for me.

    "I am really looking forward to playing for this historic club and giving my all for the Burnley supporters."

    Luis will wear the number 16 shirt and becomes Burnley's 10th signing of the summer.