“Would be another outstanding signing” – Burnley plot ambitious move for Coventry City star: The verdict

This article is part of Football League World’s ‘The Verdict‘ series, which provides personal opinions from the FLW writers regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

Burnley are considering a summer move for Coventry City attacking midfielder Callum O’Hare, as per a Patreon from journalist Alan Nixon. 

Heading in a new direction under Vincent Kompany’s stewardship, the youthful nature of Burnley’s additions thus far could continue with O’Hare emerging as the latest target.

The 24-year-old netted five times and provided a further eight assists in the Championship last time out, featuring in all but one of Coventry’s 46 matches.

The Sky Blues will be ambitious about what the new campaign could possibly hold for them next season, with O’Hare an integral part of the immediate future.

Three of our writers here at FLW have shared their thoughts on Burnley’s interest in the exciting Coventry talent…

Adam Jones 

He could fit in well in a tight 4-2-3-1 system with Dwight McNeil on one side and Scott Twine on the other.

That could enable Callum O’Hare to take his preferred advanced midfield role in the centre, providing plenty of creativity behind the main forward and maximising their chances of getting back to the Premier League at the first time of asking.

He has two years left on his contract so that puts Coventry City in a strong position at the negotiating table. This could mean they find it hard to strike an agreement and with this, they should be looking to have other irons in the fire as well.

This is certainly a deal worth pursuing – but they shouldn’t be looking to pay too much to bring him in as they adapt to the financial challenges of the Championship.

Toby Wilding 

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