Jack Hendry on Burnley transfer radar as Vincent Kompany eyes Scotland international

Jack Hendry could be making his way to English Championship side Burnley as new boss Vincent Kompany seeks defensive reinforcements.

Ex-Celtic stopper Hendry was first choice at the Belgium side following his £5million move from Oostende. But he eventually fell out of the picture and lashed out at manager Alfred Schreuder for his lack of game time as the 2021/23 campaign progressed. The Scotland defender finished with a flourish despite an uneven campaign.

Although Alfred Schreuder has now been replaced by new boss Carl Hoefkens, the ex-Dundee man's future remains somewhat uncertain and he was this week linked with a move to Turf Moor. Vincent Kompany has now taken over the recently relegated Lancashire club - after moving from Anderlecht - and is desperate to get them back into the English Premier League at the first time of asking.

And asked about the prospect of Hendry moving to Burnley, Kompany admitted he was looking at players in Belgium...but not at Anderlecht.

He said: "We are already close to some newcomers and hope to announce them in the coming days. There are some interesting profiles for us in Belgium, so it is possible that players from the Belgian League will come.

"But at the moment I don't think about getting players from Anderlecht. I don't want to harm my ex-club. That is far from my intention."

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