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Transfer: Galatasaray push to land Burnley midfielder Ugochukwu

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Galatasaray are pushing to sign Burnley midfielder, Lesley Ugochukwu this summer, DAILY POST reports.

Ugochukwu joined Burnley on a permanent transfer from Chelsea last summer.

The Nigerian-born midfielder is open to leaving the Clarets following their relegation from the Premier League.

According to a report in Türkiye Gazetesi, Galatasaray has made a new offer to Burnley after their initial bid was rejected.

The Yellow and Reds offered Burnley a package deal worth €24 million, consisting of a €2 million loan fee and a €22 million mandatory purchase option.

Ugochukwu scored three goals, and registered two assists in 38 appearances for Burnley last season.