The defender was the first player to arrive this summer after last season’s successful loan deal from Borussia Mönchengladbach was turned permanent
Like Beyer, Obafemi saw his loan move from Swansea City turned permanent following the end of last season
The Irishman was the first new face to arrive at Turf Moor, making a permanent move from West Brom
The 29-year-old arrived to add further competition in Burnley’s goalkeeping department after winning the League Two title with Leyton Orient
Former Sunderland defender Logan Pye has signed for Premier League club Burnley, it has today been confirmed.
The Wearside-born left-back came through the ranks at the Academy of Light before being bought by Manchester United in the summer of 2020.
However, after a successful trial, the 19-year-old has signed a two-year-deal with the Clarets and will link up with the under-21 side at Turf Moor, bringing to an end his stay at Old Trafford
While the Academy of Light retained its Category One status back in 2020, several exciting young starlets were allowed to depart under the stewardship of Stewart Donald and Charlie Methven
Luca Stephenson, Joe Hugill, Sam Greenwood, Bali Mumba, Francis Okoronkwo and Pye all left. The mass exodus didn’t sit well with supporters and pundits with many feeling the club’s academy was heading in the wrong direction.
Burnley won promotion to the Premier League from the Championship under Manchester City legend Vincent Kompany last season
Chelsea youngster Ian Maatsen is set to stay at Stamford Bridge and sign a new contract, sources have told Football Insider.
Burnley were keen on signing the 21-year-old this summer, but it is understood that he has rejected the chance to join the Clarets.
The young star spent the 2022/23 season on loan at Turf Moor, where he scored four goals and registered six assists in 42 total appearances.
Maatsen’s performances earned him a spot in the 2022/23 Championship Team of the Season.
After playing such a vital role in Burnley’s title-winning season, Clarets boss Vincent Kompany was keen to sign Maatsen on a permanent basis this summer
