David Datro Fofana’s future is up in the air after being recalled from his loan spell at Union Berlin, but Burnley are reported to be interested in signing the striker.
The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports that Burnely is exploring a deal to sign Fofana as Vincent Kompany is keen to strengthen his squad this month to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
The first half of the campaign has been difficult for the Clarets, as they find themselves in 19th position in the Premier League table, five points from safety.
It will be a difficult task for Kompany’s men to achieve this, but new faces could help give the team a boost.
Fofana has been recalled from his loan deal with Union Berlin this month and the plan was to send the 21-year-old to Sevilla.
However, that decision is now in doubt after Ian Maatsen agreed to join Borussia Dortmund during the current window, the Standard reports.
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The left-back’s move to Germany took away Chelsea’s last international loan spell, so Fofana may not be able to join Sevilla due to FIFA rules, which were implemented at the start of last season to prevent clubs They will accumulate talent.
Not including players under the age of 21 and who have been at the club for three years, clubs are limited to releasing seven players at a time, a number the Blues have already reached.
Therefore, one of the only options left for the Blues is to send Fofana to an English club and that is where Burnley could come in.
