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The Clarets boss has been linked with a move away from Turf Moor following their relegation from the Premier League.
Burnley are preparing for the upcoming Championship season having had their relegation confirmed in their penultimate game of the campaign.
The Clarets had picked up some much-needed form heading into the final few games, but their drop from the Premier League was confirmed following a defeat away to Tottenham Hotspur in their final away fixture, bowing out with a defeat to Nottingham Forest at Turf Moor.
It concluded a rather underwhelming term for Vincent Kompany and his players, having cantered to the second tier title the season prior, with many predicting a top half finish under the former Manchester City defender.
And while Burnley’s full attention will now turn to pre-season to ensure an immediate return to the top flight, they could be doing so without their Belgian manager at the helm.
Earlier this week, it was reported that Kompany had been linked with the vacant manager’s position at Bayern Munich, following Thomas Tuchel’s announcement earlier in the season that he would leave the club at the end of the campaign.
Fabrizio Romano confirmed on Wednesday that talks between the two parties were progressing, with The Guardian journalist, Jacob Steinberg, also revealing that an agreement between Kompany and the 31-time Bundesliga champions was now ‘close’ to being sealed.
While losing the 38-year-old would be a bitter blow for the Clarets in their quest for an immediate return to the Premier League, a hefty compensation fee would need to be paid to Burnley, given that he is contracted at Turf Moor until the end of the 2027/28 season.
According to Sky Germany, that fee could be in the region of €20 million (£17.04 million) to ensure a move can be completed, which Burnley would most likely use to reinvest to the squad and surrounding areas of the club.
