Burnley are looking towards signing a “composed” player.
Turf Moor appears to be in the process of preparing.
According to a new report, Burnley are already trying to acquire a new defender but will face competition from a number of Premier League rivals.
What is the most recent Burnley transfer news?
Following their title-winning Championship campaign, the Clarets enjoyed another incredibly active transfer window, bringing in 15 new players to Vincent Kompany’s squad.
However, they have had a difficult start to the season, with defeats to Manchester City, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester United leaving them in the bottom three and winless in the Premier League.
Kompany may need time to get the most out of his existing squad, but with the January transfer window quickly approaching, it appears that the club is already looking at prospective signings for the second half of the season.
Burnley are one of five Premier League clubs considering a transfer for Shakhtar Donetsk striker Mykola Matviyenko, according to TEAMtalk, with the player’s representation investigating potential options.
Crystal Palace, Everton, Sheffield United, and West Ham United are also interested in the defender.
Who exactly is Mykola Matviyenko?
Matviyenko, who can play as a centre-back, left-back, or right-back, appears to be at the peak of his game, with a career-high €20m Transfermarkt valuation.
The 27-year-old has risen through the Shakhtar Donetsk youth and has made 175 senior appearances for the club, scoring 22 goals.
According to FBref, the left-footed Ukraine international has impressed over the last 12 months, ranking high in passes completed, clearances, and passes blocked.
According to journalist Andrew Todos, Matviyenko is capable of playing in either a back four or a back three, and he is a “composed and experienced center-back.”
“Matviyenko is a composed and experienced center-back who exudes confidence, especially when playing with younger teammates.” Because he began his career as a full-back, he has greater speed than the usual centre-back, which helps him a lot in recovery struggles.
“He rarely goes in for wild tackles that could result in bookings or penalties, and blocking crosses or goalbound shots is one of his main strengths.” He can also play balls over the top and out from the back, and he is quite adaptable.
“In my opinion, he can be world-class when he plays in a three-defender formation.” If he plays in a back four, he should be paired with a tall defender who can assist him. He’s a good centre-back, but his finest matches came when he was in a back three and played next to wing-backs.”
Kompany presently has six centre-back options in the form of Jordan Beyer, Hjalmar Ekdal, Ameen Al-Dakhil, Dare O’Shea, CJ Egan-Riley, and Hannes Delcroix, therefore Matviyenko may not be required.
However, if Burnley sees the player as an upgrade at the back after surrendering 13 goals in their first five games, they may try to make a move, making this one to watch ahead of 2024.
