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Burnley Football Club is an English professional football team based in Burnley, Lancashire, founded on May 18, 1882.

Nicknamed “The Clarets” for their claret and blue kit, they play home matches at Turf Moor stadium, which has a capacity of 21,944.

Below is news stories from X involving Burnley Football Club.

Maxime Esteve has signed new deal at Burnley, understand it will be valid until June 2030. Burnley received three approaches for the defender who could leave in summer 2026, not now. Deal with Spurs was never concrete, links wide of the mark. [Fabrizio Romano]
Burnley Football Club has made inquiries and shown genuine, concrete interest in Jens Cajuste. The Clarets appreciate his profile. [Sacha Tavolieri]
Manchester City agree deal to sign James Trafford as new goalkeeper, here we go! Deal in place with Burnley under value of £40m buy back clause. Trafford said yes to Man City as Pep Guardiola wanted him. [Fabrizio Romano]
Manchester City to sign James Trafford from Burnley. Sold at £14m & purchasing for £27m so buy-back cost ~£13m. Activated matching rights on Newcastle offer & 22yo picked Manchester City – 5+1yr contract. Ederson staying, Ortega to go but nothing close. [The Athletic FC]

We are pleased to confirm the appointment of set-piece specialist Pål Fjelde, who will join the first team coaching staff ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign.

Our fixture against Liverpool at Turf Moor has now been moved to Sunday 14th September, KO 14:00 (BST).
James Trafford and Man City exclusive story. Understand Trafford has accepted to return to Man City if the two clubs will reach an agreement, he’s keen on the move. #MCFC in talks with Burnley to reduce £40m buy back clause + deal still depends on GK exit. [Fabrizio Romano]

Jacob Bruun Larsen was on the scoresheet as the Clarets drew 1-1 against Wolverhampton Wanderers in a pre-season training game in the Algarve.

Understand Stefan Ortega is an option for Burnley in case they lose James Trafford. No approach yet. [Ben Jacobs]