Burnley have entered the ‘intense transfer battle’ for youngster Ismaël Kamissoko and invited him for a trial.
That’s according to journalist Loïc Tanzi and Africa Foot. The two cover the Malian U17 captain today and the developing battle for his signature.
The latter explains that Kamissoko sits at the centre of an intense transfer battle ahead of the summer, with Marseille initially appearing to be in pole position to sign the 16‑year‑old.
The competition intensified, though, when Paris FC entered the battle for his signature. And now there is an international dimension to the fight.
That’s because, according to Tanzi, Burnley have made a move. The Clarets have, reportedly, sent an invitation to the youngster to undergo a trial at Turf Moor.
Why Burnley have an advantage
And Scott Parker’s side have an advantage too. Despite their Premier League struggles, Africa Foot report that their financial strength would give them an advantage against any French suitors.
Either way, observers see the ‘flurry of offers’ for the youngster as underlining the ‘immense potential’ Kamissoko is showing.
Burnley’s effort will certainly force the likes of Marseille to move quickly to avoid missing out on the attacking midfielder.
How youngster has caught attention
They’re not the only ones interested, with Villarreal also having been credited with an interest.
That attention has come thanks to his performances UFOA-A U17 Tournament last year. He was Man of the Match in several games in that tournament.
He is a creative number 10 who can play as an attacking midfielder or left winger, and he stands out for his vision, ball recovery, and combination play with teammates.
It seems Burnley have decided that they’d like a closer look at him as a result.
It remains unclear whether the youngster will accept. But the effort from the Clarets seems to have set the alarm bells ringing in France, where the likes of Marseille thought they’d already won the race.