Matt Scrafton
Burnley FC Writer at Burnley Express
Burnley FC writer for the @BurnleyExpress. Formerly Blackpool FC writer for @The_Gazette. Lincoln City fan. Email me at [email protected]
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5 days ago |
burnleyexpress.net | Matt Scrafton
Burnley fans are waiting patiently for the club’s summer transfer business to kick into gear ahead of their Premier League return. As of yet, no new signings have been forthcoming, although four of last season’s loanees – Bashir Humphreys, Jaidon Anthony, Marcus Edwards and Zian Flemming – have all seen their loans turned permanent. Back in the top flight, the expectation may be that the Clarets can afford to splash the cash thanks to the millions brought in in TV revenue.
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6 days ago |
burnleyexpress.net | Matt Scrafton
With the 2025/26 Premier League fixtures now confirmed, Burnley fans are already eyeing up which away days to tick off the list. Scott Parker’s men make their return to the top flight with a trip to the capital to face Tottenham on the opening weekend, before facing fellow newly-promoted side Sunderland at Turf Moor the following week.
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6 days ago |
burnleyexpress.net | Matt Scrafton
With Burnley yet to make a new signing this summer, Clarets fans may be left wondering how their transfer business will unfold. Technically the Clarets have already done some business, turning the loans of Bashir Humphreys, Jaidon Anthony, Marcus Edwards and Zian Flemming permanent after their contributions to last season’s Championship promotion. But who is set to join them at Turf Moor ahead of Burnley’s Premier League return?
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6 days ago |
burnleyexpress.net | Matt Scrafton
Burnley owner Alan Pace is “days away” from completing a takeover of Spanish side Espanyol, according to reports in Spain. According to Mundo Deportivo, Pace – owner of the investment fund ALK Capital – has submitted an offer in the region of €180m (£154m) to acquire a majority stake. The intention, it’s claimed, is to integrate Espanyol into a multi-club model.
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6 days ago |
burnleyexpress.net | Matt Scrafton
Former Burnley chairman Mike Garlick is interested in taking over League Two outfit Cheltenham Town. The Robins have confirmed that Garlick, who currently owns two clubs on the continent, has entered into a period of exclusivity. Garlick left Burnley’s board in 2023 after 17 years at Turf Moor, including eight as club chairman during which time the Clarets twice won promotion to the Premier League.
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