November 26, 2024

Exclusive: Josh Laurent undergoing Burnley medical today

Burnley have agreed a deal to sign Stoke City midfielder Josh Laurent on a permanent transfer, sources have told Football Insider.

Laurent, 29, will travel to Burnley’s training ground to undergo a medical today (29 August) as the club is pushing to get it over the line.

Talks between all parties moved quickly with both clubs keen to reach an agreement before Friday’s transfer deadline (30 August).

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The defensive midfielder will carry out medical checks before putting the finishing touches on a deal which could be announced within 24 hours.

Scott Parker made signing a new defensive midfielder a priority in the closing stages of the window after losing Sander Berge to Fulham.

 utting the finishing touches on a deal which could be announced within 24 hours.

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Laurent has been at Stoke since making the move from Reading in 2022 and established himself as a key player in the side.

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He has made 80 appearances for the club in his two-year spell, scoring eight goals and providing six assists from his deep midfield position.

After Berge moved to Premier League outfit Fulham in a deal worth £25million, the Clarets identified Laurent as a direct replacement in the closing stages.

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With just one year remaining on his deal at the bet365 Stadium, Steven Schumacher’s side have opted to cash in on his exit rather than lose him for free next year.

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Burnley are looking to bounce back up to the Premier LJohann Berg Gudmundssoneague after suffering relegation last time out, with new boss Parker looking to retain the strength in depth his squad holds.

The boss has already lost Wilson Odobert, O’Shea,Dara  Arijanet Muric, , Anass Zaroury and Scott Twine among 16 exiting stars.

However, they have also been active in the transfer market with ten new arrivals to replace the departing players, with Laurent set to become the latest.

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