Burnley transfer news: Eight-figure Clarets deal 'will get done' on Deadline Day

Burnley will complete a deal for Wolfsburg striker Wout Weghorst today, according to The Express journalist Ryan Taylor. 

The Clarets don't have long left to wrap up any transfer business but appear set to get this deal over the line. 

The Daily Mail reported on Sunday that Weghorst was bound for Turf Moor after two weeks of talks with the relegation-threatened Premier League side, in a deal set to be worth around £12m.

It's believed the 6 foot 6 striker underwent a medical with Burnley at the weekend and The Telegraph's James Ducker reported on Twitter this morning that the move is due to be confirmed today.

And it seems Ducker and the Mail aren't the only sources convinced that Weghorst will be a Burnley player by tonight's 11pm deadline. 

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Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Taylor insisted that Burnley will complete a deal for the Netherlands international on Deadline Day. 

He told GMS: "Weghorst will get done. I think it's about £12m which is a really good signing, because it's effectively an upgrade on Chris Wood but they've paid half the money."

Burnley have used a 4-4-2 formation exclusively in the Premier League this season, so barring a drastic change in tactics it appears Weghorst will be part of a strike partnership under Sean Dyche. 

It will be interesting to see who he plays alongside. Ashley Barnes often partnered Wood despite both being predominantly target men, with the pair featuring in 117 Clarets games together.

There's also Matej Vydra, a slighter striker who may seem like a more natural foil for Weghorst's physicality and aerial prowess. 

But perhaps the standout candidate is summer signing Maxwell Cornet. He's been one of the