Burnley to make improved Harry Vaughan transfer bid with 17-year-old midfielder impressing at Oldham
BURNLEY are going back in with an improved offer for Oldham whizkid Harry Vaughan.
Sean Dyche’s side will offer north of £200,000 for the 17-year-old after having an initial bid rejected in the summer.
QPR are also chasing the youngster as well as European sides Borussia Monchengladbach, Real Sociedad, FC Twente and FC Utrecht.
The attacking midfielder has broken into the Latics first-team this season, scoring two goals and two assists in 16 appearances.
Vaughan made was handed his Oldham debut at the age of 16 by former boss Harry Kewell in February 2021.
He has twice represented Republic of Ireland’s U19s.
Burnley have kept a close eye on the teenager during the first half of the season after being rebuffed in the summer.
He has previously attracted interest from Everton and spent time training at Manchester City at the end of last season.
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Oldham are currently bottom of the Football League
Latics owner Abdallah Lemsagam is keen to balance the books after being hit financially by the pandemic.
Burnley, meanwhile, are keen to improve their squad after selling Chris Wood to Newcastle for £25million.