Burnley striker ‘wanted by Trabzonspor this summer’
Burnley striker Wout Weghorst is reportedly wanted by Trabzonspor ahead of the summer transfer window.
The 31-year-old is currently enjoying a temporary stint at Hoffenheim in the German first division, having not played for the Clarets for over a year.
Weghorst has fared steadily in the Bundesliga so far this season, scoring five times and assisting once in 22 appearances for Pellegrino Matarazzo’s men.
Since his last match for the Lancashire club, the Dutchman has played on loan at Hoffenheim, Besiktas and most notably Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United.
Since securing a permanent switch from Bundesliga side Wolfsburg to Turf Moor in January 2022, the striker has netted just twice in 20 appearances.
Burnley man wanted in Turkey?
According to Fanatik, Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor are looking to bolster their attacking line ahead of the 2024-25 campaign under Abdullah Avci.
The report claims that the Trabzon-based club are interested in securing the services of Burnley man Weghorst, whose future looks set to be away from Turf Moor.
It is understood that Trabzonspor wanted to sign Paul Onuachu permanently this summer following his temporary spell from Championship side Southampton.
However, Russell Martin’s Saints are said to be demanding £8.5m for the Nigerian – a price tag that the Turkish club have deemed too expensive.
Therefore, Avci’s men have swiftly moved onto other attacking targets, with one of those being the Burnley marksman, who has been left in the wilderness at Turf Moor.
