Burnley close to signing Chelsea striker

 

Burnley are poised to add Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford to their squad before the transfer window closes on Wednesday, according to The Guardian.

 

Bamford, 22, had been linked with a move to Aston Villa earlier this month but the Clarets have moved ahead of the race to sign the young striker on a season-long loan deal.

 

The England Under-21 international’s career has stagnated since he dazzled for Middlesbrough in the Championship two seasons ago.

 

Burnley close to signing Chelsea striker

 

Bamford scored 17 goals in that season but hasn’t scored a competitive goal since then during frustrating loan spells at Crystal Palace and Norwich.

 

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