Championship trio Leeds United, Norwich City and Sunderland have all taken an interest in Burnley winger Manuel Benson.
This is according to Daily Express journalist Charlie Gordon also believes the player is keen to win more game time, having failed to feature that much in the past year.
Benson was a key figure in the Clarets’ promotion-winning 2022/23 campaign, with his goal contributions helping the club to be a success under Vincent Kompany during that season.
However, signings made last summer meant his game time was limited last season.Some of those additions, including Luca Koleosho, have remained with the club as things stand, and that isn’t ideal for Benson who will be keen to secure more game time during the 2024/25 season.
On Monday, it was Koloesho and Vitinho who started out wide during the Clarets’ first league game of the campaign, with Anass Zaroury coming on as a substitute in the second half.
Benson, however, remained an unused substitute and the 27-year-old will be upset that he didn’t get the chance to play in the exciting 4-1 win against Luton Town.
Under Scott Parker, the Belgian may retain hope of winning more starts this season, but it won’t be easy for him to force himself past others in the pecking order.
Leeds United among clubs to register Manuel Benson interest
Reporter Gordon believes Leeds, the Canaries and the Black Cats all have a “concrete” interest in Benson at this point.
It’s no surprise that all three clubs are looking at their wing area, with the Whites needing more quality following the departures of Crysencio Summerville and Jaidon Anthony in recent months.
They have seen Benson shine at this level before – and may believe he can be a game-changer like Summerville – who will be a big miss at Elland Road.
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