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Burnley boss Scott Parker eyeing £20million Championship striker to boost Clarets’ Prem survival hopes

SCOTT PARKER is looking at US striker Josh Sargent to lead his Burnley attack in the Premier League.

Boss Parker is badly in need of a finisher and sees the Norwich frontman, who hit 15 goals in the Championship last season, as the answer.

Josh Sargent of Norwich City playing soccer.
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Josh Sargent is top of Burnley’s striker wish list[/caption]

Burnley manager Scott Parker celebrating.
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Scott Parker is also eyeing a second position if a Prem rival makes a move[/caption]

The Canaries will want around £20million for Sargent.

However, that is more than the Clarets are willing to pay.

Sargent, 25, is also attractive as he is a proven scorer in the Championship.

And that could yet be a factor if Burnley go straight back down.

The American has other clubs interested, but Burnley may come closest to the valuation in the coming weeks.

Parker is also looking at a new keeper in case Newcastle hit the Clarets’ valuation of James Trafford.

Josh Sargent's Norwich City 2024-25 Championship season statistics.

Wolves’ Sam Johnstone is available and high up Parker’s list.

But Sunderland are also keen on the 32-year-old.

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Toon are still short of the asking price for Trafford.

Burnley want a bid of £30m, leading to £40m in instalments.


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