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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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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, external 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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Burnley are preparing an £18m move for Norwich City striker Josh Sargent, though Leeds United also remain interested in the 25-year-old USA international. (SportsBoom), external

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Burnley striker Andreas Hountondji has joined Bundesliga side St Pauli on loan for the 2025-26 campaign.

Benin international Hountondji joined the Clarets from French side Caen in the summer of 2024. He made 10 appearances, before joining Standard Liege on loan for the second half of last season.

The 23-year-old featured 18 times in Belgium, scoring four goals and assisting twice.

Burnley are in the race to sign 18-year-old striker Devine Samuel, who has rejected a new contract at Leyton Orient. The Clarets face competition from Wolves and Blackburn Rovers for the young forward's signature. (Birmingham World), external

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We asked for your thoughts on the signing of Kyle Walker from Manchester City.

Here are some of your comments:

Matthew: Kyle Walker is an outstanding signing for Burnley along with the other editions we have brought in so far. Centre-half alongside Maxime Esteve in my reckoning. It shows the intention, from our great board and manager, that we mean business next season. I have no doubt whatsoever that there will be three teams with less points than us by the end of the season. We will be trimming the squad at some point as it is quite big for us at present with sales or loans and a striker will be coming in next.

Peter: Exactly the experience we need in defence for the PL. It's what we lacked the last time, having stupidly let Ben Mee go. Great signing - well done, Scott Parker!

Simon: What a coup! He may not be at his peak but he's also not shown any evidence of significant fall off either. Although Connor Roberts was a stalwart last season, the opportunity to buy a player of Walker's experience and quality will be immensely beneficial to the entire squad and particularly the already solid defensive unit against much better attacking opposition this season. This signing will also hopefully improve our chances of signing players of a similar ilk who may have had doubts of signing for little old Burnley before now too.

Russell: Experience is essential in a newly promoted side and his leadership qualities should be a great asset to Burnley. Not now at the top of his game, but still a good acquisition for a club that need stability on promotion.

Graham: Very surprised! I wasn't expecting another right-back as we had two internationals already. A statement signing that I hope has positive implications, both on and off the park. I'm a little concerned at the pay differential though and the impact on other squad members.

Mark: I don't know what to make of this signing, I'm hoping it's not a big mistake like when we signed Joe Hart. I know I may sound negative but he's 35 now and lost his pace, which he was known for.

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Kyle Walker believes adding his experience to an already "exciting" squad of players, can set Burnley up for a successful return to the Premier League.

Walker completed his £5m move to Turf Moor from Manchester City on Saturday, signing a two-year-deal, and the 35-year-old is ready to get started

"I'm delighted to be here," Walker told Burnley's club website.

"Burnley had a tremendous campaign last season, built on an incredible defensive record, and I can't wait to come in and add my experience and quality to what looks an exciting squad."

The right-back played with Clarets' head coach Scott Parker for two seasons during his time at Spurs and is excited to be reunited with his former team-mate.

"When I spoke to Scott [Parker] and heard about his plans for next season, it was an opportunity I jumped at," he added.

"He's done an amazing job here, guiding the club back to the Premier League with a 100-point haul, and now we're looking forward, together, at being back in the greatest league in the world."

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Newcastle are aiming to tie up a deal for Burnley's English goalkeeper James Trafford, 22, as early as next week. (i paper), external

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New Burnley signing Loum Tchaouna says a "really good conversation" with manager Scott Parker convinced him to make the move from Italian giants Lazio.

The 21-year-old has signed a five-year deal at Turf Moor after competing in this summer's under-21 European Championship for France.

A youth product of Rennes, Tchaouna made his senior debut as a 18-year-old in 2021 before a loan move to second tier Dijon a year later. In 2023 he joined Italian side Salernitana before a permanent move to Lazio in 2024.

He has already played 130 games across Serie A, Ligue 1 and Ligue 2.

"It's a very proud day for me to sign for this special club," Tchaouna said on the move.

"I spoke with the manager during the Euros this summer and we had a really good conversation, which made me realise I wanted to be here.

"I can't wait to get ready for the upcoming season and to play in front of the supporters."

Burnley are working on striker options for manager Scott Parker, with Genk and Nigeria forward Tolu Arokodare, 24, under consideration. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

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Former Burnley midfielder Jack Cork has joined Scott Parker's first team coaching set-up ahead of their return to the Premier League.

Cork made over 250 appearances for the Clarets during a five-year spell in the top flight and spent last season with the under-21s as a coach.

"It's a really exciting moment for me to be honest," said Cork. "I'm still quite new to coaching.

"We had a really good year last season with the under-21s. I really enjoyed my first season in coaching, working alongside the likes of Andy Farrell, Tony Philliskirk and Matt Walsh.

"Then the manager rang me in the summer to say there would be some changes within the coaching set-up and asked if I would be interested in moving over and being around the first team.

"It was an amazing opportunity I couldn't turn down."

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We asked for your views on Burnley's creative videos for player announcements

Here are some of your comments:

David: They are brilliant. If the team perform as well as the media department we will have a good season. My favourite is the Hannibal reveal.

Rory: Favourite has to be Marcus Edwards' video from last season.

William: The media team deserve a raise. I'm a big fan of these reveals - they're humorous and get fans and non-fans talking about the club as well as the transfer itself.

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Burnley announced the signing of defender Axel Tuanzebe on Thursday, with the 27-year-old joining on a free transfer when his contract at Ipswich expires at the end of the month.

The Suffolk club had wanted to keep the DR Congo international but were unable to tie him down to a new deal following relegation from the Premier League.

The Tractor Boys struggled in the top flight, earning just 22 points, but Tuanzebe was one of their better performers. He mainly operated as a defensive-minded right-back, though he could also feature for his new club at centre-back, with the Clarets having lost central defender CJ Egan-Riley to Marseille this summer.

Tuanzebe has struggled with injuries throughout his career and missed time last season because of a hamstring injury and a freak accident while cleaning dishes which nearly severed his thumb.

Despite those absences, he started 20 league games, his highest total since spending 2018-19 on loan at Aston Villa.

Overall, the former Manchester United player was only available for 68% of Town's league matches during his two years at the club so Burnley will need to manage his usage carefully - and keep him away from the washing up.

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Burnley have confirmed they will face Serie A side Lazio in their final pre-season game.

The fixture will take pace at Turf Moor on Saturday, 9 August at 15:00 BST.

It will be the final match in the Clarets' preparations for the new season before the side kick off their Premier League campaign away to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday,16 August.

The other games in their schedule include a double-header fixture on 26 July against League One side Huddersfield Town and Shrewsbury Town of League Two, when the team will split in two and play simultaneously at 15:00.

That is followed by an away trip to face Championship team Stoke City the following Saturday.

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Axel Tuanzebe's signing for Burnley from Ipswich on Thursday saw the latest iteration in the Clarets' creative transfer announcements.

The club's social media has become synonymous over recent seasons with how they reveal a new signing, often taking inspiration from classic television shows and viral video moments.

In this latest unveiling, external, the Burnley social media team seem to have taken inspiration from an early 2000s TV advert around DVD piracy that starts with the line: "You wouldn't steal a car."

It follows the format of the advert format until the addition of "you wouldn't turn down the Clarets" and images of Tuanzebe signing his contract appears.

It is the third such video in three days, with Quilindschy Hartman's arrival, external from Feyenoord being a take on infamous horror film IT and Mike Weiss' announcement, external using footage from the original Mission: Impossible.

The signing posts now regularly receive over one million views on the club's X account.

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Burnley forward Ashley Barnes says he has "unfinished business" after signing a new contract with the club.

The 35-year-old has agreed a new one-year deal having rejoined the Clarets in January from Norwich City after 18 months away.

Barnes has made 309 appearances in total for the club, including 200 in the top flight where he also scored 42 goals.

Having helped Burnley win promotion to the Premier League, he will offer experience in their attempts to cement their place this campaign.

"I'm absolutely delighted to be back and re-join the club for a third time now," he said.

"I have unfinished business, I'm not done yet and I'm here to challenge for a place in the squad, as well as helping everyone out and being in that environment around the changing room.

"I can bring a lot of knowledge and experience to the new lads and younger players.

"There's a few of us that have been in the Premier League before and a few that are new to it. It's about having that balance in the team and I have to use my influence on and off the pitch to help where I can."

Newcastle have launched a bid to sign Burnley's English goalkeeper James Trafford, 22. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Trafford has agreed terms with Newcastle and talks between the two clubs are ongoing. (Fabrizio Romano), external

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