Vincent Kompany now plotting ‘last minute’ swoop for £8.6m star after Leeds & Southampton snub

Burnley are plotting a beat the deadline swoop for Leeds United and Southampton target Joseph Paintsil.

That is according to Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, who says Burnley are now in talks with Genk over a deal for Paintsil after their failed pursuit of Mike Tresor.

Burnley had looked all but certain to sign Paintsil’s Genk teammate Tresor until a late development on Wednesday night saw him change his mind on a move to Turf Moor, as per Tavolieri.

As such, they have now switch their attention towards a deal for Paintsil, who had been interesting both Leeds and Southampton in the last week.

Paintsil had been keen to come to Elland Road with Leeds having been in advanced talks over an £8.6 million transfer with Genk, but ultimately were unable to agree a deal.

Burnley eyeing Leeds target Paintsil

Leeds’ failure to get a deal over the line came after Southampton’s attempt to sign the 25-year-old also came to nothing.

The Saints had been looking to agree a swap deal that saw Paul Onuachu go the other way to his former side, but neither player gave their green light on a move.

As per the Telegraph last night, a deal with Southampton then looked back on until journalist Ibrahim Sannie Daara reported just hours later it had again collapsed.

Paintsil would’ve represented a significant coup for either Leeds or Saints had they been able to get it over the line, but ultimately it has been a deal worth more hassle than it’s worth.

Burnley will now have to be quick to beat tomorrow’s 11pm deadline to ensure Paintsil makes the move to Turf Moor.

NEWS NOW: Burnley has beaten Leeds to sign classic player from…..

Vincent Kompany now set to beat Leeds to signing of 22-year-old midfielder

Burnley are in ‘advanced’ talks over a move for Leeds United target Han-Noah Massengo.

That is according to L’Equipe, who report Burnley have made signing Massengo a priority in recent weeks and finally look set to seal his signing, with negotiations progressing well.

Massengo has been a free agent since leaving Bristol City at the end of June upon the end of his loan spell at French side Auxerre.

According to Phil Hay last month, Massengo is a player who has been of interest to Leeds this summer, though it appears they have never firmed that up into a concrete offer.

Now Premier League Burnley look as if they are about to pounce on the opportunity to sign him, as they continue to be busy in the market after promotion last season.

Burnley set to sign Leeds target Massengo

Leeds remain in the market for new midfielders before the end of Friday’s deadline and could bring in at least two, with it now very much Daniel Farke’s priority position.

Werder Bremen’s Ilia Gruev is the latest name to have been linked today, with Hay reporting a firm approach has been made by Leeds.

Celtic’s Matt O’Riley is also of interest to the Whites, while interest remains in Rangers’ Glen Kamara, which has undoubtedly been the strangest saga of the summer.

Leeds are in the market for a new number eight and 10, with Ethan Ampadu already having come in to fill the holding midfield position, which Massengo would’ve provided cover in.

There are now just over 48 hours for Leeds to complete any remaining business, of which there is expected to be plenty.