James Atama
In August, Give Me Sport reported that Scott Parker’s Burnley was looking to sell their captain, Josh Brownhill, for just £5 million as he enters the final year of his contract. TalkSPORT’s Alex Crook has indicated that several Premier League clubs, along with teams from Italy, France, and Turkey, are showing interest in the midfielder as the January transfer window draws to a close.
Despite Burnley being in a strong position for automatic promotion, there is speculation that they might be tempted to cash in on Brownhill to avoid losing him for free in the summer. The player, who turned 29 last month, joined Burnley from Bristol City for £9 million in January 2020 and has performed well since his arrival.
Brownhill has yet to agree to a contract extension, increasing the chances of his departure becoming imminent. There’s also a background of previous interest from clubs like West Ham, Wolves, Brentford, Rennes, and Fiorentina, as well as Everton and Leicester City last January. The player’s situation has also attracted attention from Turkish side Trabzonspor, who were linked with him in the summer.
Currently, Brownhill’s absence from Burnley’s recent match against Portsmouth, where they drew 0-0, was attributed to a knock he sustained. Some speculate that this match could have been his last with the club. Alex Crook also mentioned that clubs including Brentford, Everton, and Wolves are considering late moves for Brownhill, with overseas clubs like Lazio and Fiorentina reportedly offering pre-contract terms.
Brownhill has been a crucial figure for Burnley, leading the team as captain and being their top scorer in the Championship this season, with 13 goals and assists—significantly higher than any other teammate. His skill set is well-suited to the Premier League, and he possesses vital experience for any promotion push, further underscoring his importance to Burnley as they seek success this season.
Career Stats of Josh Brownhill (as of February 2, 2025):
Club: Burnley
Games: 196
Goals: 23
Assists: 21
Previous Teams:
Preston North End: 64 games, 6 goals, 3 assists
Barnsley: 26 games, 3 goals, 2 assists
Bristol City: 161 games, 17 goals, 12 assists
