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Vincent Kompany has landed his first managerial job in English football, taking over at Burnley.

As a player, the Belgian became a club legend at Manchester City, where he spent 11 trophy-laden years. Such was his legacy that the club even unveiled a statue of him last year.

But now he has to prove himself in the dugout as he takes over the relegated Clarets. His appointment signals a fresh start for the club after a return to the Championship and just two months since the controversial axing of long-time boss Sean Dyche.

The spotlight will quickly fix itself on Kompany's recruitment and one avenue that may instantly appeal is the loan route - specifically via his contacts at former club City. Here, runs the rule over five youngsters who could be sent out on loan to Turf Moor next term.

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Bazunu has impressed hugely in two separate loan spells so far. He played 29 times for Rochdale in the 2020-21 season but really caught the eye last term with Portsmouth, also in League One.

He racked up 16 clean sheets for Pompey - only two stoppers recorded more last season - and he is already into double figures for Ireland caps.

Whilst he has been tentatively linked with a move to a Premier League side, surely a loan to a