FC Schalke 04 are attempting to disrupt Frosinone’s agreed loan move for Burnley striker Andréas Hountondji, though AS Saint-Étienne also remain interested in the Benin international.
Torino secured their third consecutive pre-season victory with a 1-0 win at Burnley, while Parma were held to a 1-1 draw by Walter Mazzarri’s Iraklis Salonica as both Serie A sides completed their summer preparations.
Burnley are monitoring Nice centre-back Kojo Peprah Oppong, though the Championship club face competition from Trabzonspor for the Ghanaian international.
Burnley have registered interest in Stade Brestois left-back Bradley Locko, though the Championship club face competition from Genoa and Augsburg for the 24-year-old’s signature.
Gary O’Neil is set to return to English football as Ipswich Town head coach after leaving Strasbourg, while Burnley target Wales manager Craig Bellamy for their vacant position.
French centre-back Maxime Estève is poised to leave relegated Burnley this summer, with Nottingham Forest, Everton and Bournemouth all competing for his signature alongside Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.
Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori starts for Arsenal against Burnley as the Gunners chase their first Premier League title in 20 years. The former Bologna star shrugged off fitness worries to make Mikel Arteta’s starting eleven.
Arsenal moved within touching distance of the Premier League title after Kai Havertz’s header secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over relegated Burnley at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal have received a positive injury update regarding Riccardo Calafiori after the Italian defender was spotted sprinting during celebrations against West Ham United.