Burnley transfer revelation emerges on £12m-rated Championship forward

Burnley manager Sean Dyche is sceptical on Cardiff City forward Kieffer Moore’s ability to make the step up to the Premier League, according to the journalist David Anderson who made this revelation to Give Me Sport.

The Welsh international was expected to be the subject of widespread interest from Premier League teams last summer after scoring 20 league goals for the Bluebirds during the 2021/22 campaign, also thriving at an international level as he was one of the first names on the teamsheet for Rob Page’s men at the European Championships.

However, it was only Wolverhampton Wanderers who came in with an official bid to lure him away from the Cardiff City Stadium, a £7m bid that fell £5m short of the second-tier side’s asking price for one of their most prized assets.

Despite not exactly replicating his goalscoring record from last season at a domestic level, registering five goals in 22 appearances this term, he has remained an integral part of Steve Morison’s first-team plans.

As per a report from Give Me Sport earlier this month, top-flight outfit Burnley were interested in pursuing a move for the Welshman, with promotion chasers AFC Bournemouth also thought to be monitoring his current situation.

However, the former may opt against making an official approach, with the former’s manager Dyche currently having reservations over the 29-year-old’s capabilities.

That’s according to reporter Anderson, who said: “I think they’re very much not so sure. I’m led to believe that Sean Dyche isn’t sure that Kieffer Moore can step up to the Premier League.”

The Verdict:

It’s clear the top-tier side need a replacement for Chris Wood, and in Moore, they would have a similar physical presence who certainly wouldn’t be bullied by