Kristian Malt Arnstad insists that his ‘dream’ is to secure a move to the Premier League after Burnley failed with a £4.5 million bid to reunite Vincent Kompany with the Anderlecht starlet.
Speaking to VG in his native Norway during the September international break, the 20-year-old described himself as a ‘aggressive’, hard-running midfield player. One who can be as effective out of possession as he is with the ball at his feet.
Considering what Vincent Kompany tends to demand from his midfielders – Josh Cullen and Josh Brownhill the prime examples – it is easy to see how Arnstad could fit in at Turf Moor; the Burnley target having already proven himself capable of thriving under the former Manchester City captain at his current employers.
Arnstad’s maturity and desire for self-improvement throughout their time at Anderlecht were praised by Kompany. However, a planned reunion did not materialize in the final week of the summer transfer season due to Burnley’s rejection of three offers, including one in the neighborhood of £4.5 million.
Kristian Malt Arnstad return to Burnley
They failed to reach a femight e agreement. But it’s good to get some curiosity, of course,” the Norway U21 international says with a smile.
“I had (Kompany) for the first two years he was in Anderlecht. We have a good relationship, and you learn a lot from having him. He is an absolutely fantas
It’s just a dream,
It’s uncertain whether Burnley will continue their chase of Arnstad in January where they left off. The young man, who was born in Oslo, is not completely ruling out a move that would make him the newest Jupiler League import to arrive at Turf Moor.
It’s cool, of course. Playing in the Premier League is a goal of mine one day,” Arnstad continues. Now that there was no agreement, I just attempt to concentrate on my current situation.
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tic coach. You notice that he has been under Pep (Guardiola) and other coaches for a long time as well.
“He has absorbed a lot there that he tries to teach the rest of us. He has a lot of respect among everyone around him. You just have to take in what you can.”
