Bitter rivals Burnley & Blackburn Rovers in transfer tussle for ex-Sheffield United striker
The East Lancashire pair are reportedly looking for a new striker in January, and although Burnley is interested in a loan agreement, Rovers are also considering that possibility.
Under Scott Parker’s coaching, Burnley is aiming for automatic promotion this season and is currently dominating in their pursuit of a top-two finish; nonetheless, goals continue to be a little worry for the Clarets.
Similar circumstances apply to Blackburn as well; their propensity to win games by a single goal backfired on them on Saturday when they lost to Millwall 1-0, a result that made it clear they needed more firepower.
McBurnie has been a bit-part player for Las Palmas since leaving England for the Canary Islands in the summer, and he might see a return to England as an opportunity to revive his career.
That stands in sharp contrast to Nixon’s assertion that McBurnie is content with the Island club and may not be interested in further disruption in order to return to the Championship.
Burnley and Blackburn, two East Lancashire teams, are allegedly looking at loan agreements in January in an effort to strengthen their forward lines, so it doesn’t appear like this sentiment will stop them.
Since McBurnie only relocated to Las Palmas in the summer after his Sheffield United contract ended, he would need to give up top-tier football in order to play in the second division once more.
Both East Lancashire clubs can say they’re a promotion candidate as we approach the midway point of the season, but they both also share a similar issue in the fact neither are prolific.
A lack of goals is maybe a slightly larger issue for Rovers, who don’t have the same squad depth as Burnley do, but for both clubs this season, defence has been the bedrock of their success.
A player like McBurnie might be crucial in the second half of the season, and January is their last chance to bolster their rosters before the final stretch.
His propensity to provide significant goals could play a significant role in determining who finishes where in May, but he might require some persuasion to leave the borders of the world and return to his native nation.
