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Burnley midfielder Jack Cork has signed a new deal with the Championship club, keeping him with the Clarets for a further two years.

The 32-year-old joined Burnley from Swansea in 2017 having previously spent two years on loan from 2009 to 2011.

Cork has made more than 200 appearances across his spells with Burnley, with 24 of those coming last season.

"As soon as there were talks about extending my stay here, I couldn't wait to sign," he told the club's website.

"The chance to work with Vincent Kompany, someone I have played against for a number of years, and someone who has won everything as a player, is great, and it will be great to learn from him.

"I can't wait, it's a new challenge and a new feel around the place.

"Burnley feels like home for me, the two spells I've had here have been great. I have made some great memories and hopefully we can make some more now."

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Burnley have signed forward Scott Twine on a four-year deal from League One side MK Dons for an undisclosed fee.

The 22-year-old scored 20 goals and recorded 13 assists last season to help MK Dons reach the play-offs.

Twine was also included in the 2021-22 League One team of the season and PFA team of the year.

"I am buzzing. I have definitely made the right decision joining Burnley," Twine told the club's official website after completing his transfer.

"I spoke in depth with the manager and his plans are exciting, it was a no brainer for me to sign. I can't wait to get started and it feels like the right place for me."

Twine is new Clarets boss Vincent Kompany's first signing since his arrival at Turf Moor before the upcoming 2022-23 Championship season.

"We are delighted to have brought Scott to the club. He's an exciting young player that will help us in the short-term process and in the long-term project at Burnley," said Kompany.

"He's a player we have looked at for a little while now, we know he can score goals and affect games. We're glad to welcome him to the squad."

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Championship side Burnley have signed defender Luke McNally from Oxford United on a four-year deal.

The 22-year-old was brought to Turf Moor for a reported fee of £1.6m, BBC Radio Oxford understands, after 18 months with the League One side.

Former Republic of Ireland Under-21 centre-back McNally played 35 games for the U's, following a move from League of Ireland side St Patrick's.

"It's all happened so quick," McNally told the club website.

"I just can't wait to start now and I'm really excited."

McNally is the second player brought to the club since new boss Vincent Kompany was appointed, along with free-scoring forward Scott Twine from MK Dons.

Kompany added: "Luke is a young player, he's good on the ball, wins his challenges, and knows how to defend."

Speaking about the transfer, Oxford manager Karl Robinson said: "We got what we needed out of the deal. We don't like selling, but for the player it's life-changing."

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Burnley have signed midfielder Samuel Bastien from Belgian side Standard Liege on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

The 25-year-old made 123 appearances for Liege in four seasons with the club and scored 12 goals.

Having come through Anderlecht's youth setup, he went on to play for Chievo Verona in Italy before moving to Liege.

"I'm very proud to join Burnley. I'm excited to discover the Championship, in my new colours," he said.

"I can't wait to get started, begin pre-season and meet my new team-mates."

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany spent the past three seasons in his native Belgium with Anderlecht, and said of the DR Congo international: "Samuel is a great addition to our team. He is a high-energy midfielder, who can link up play, works very hard and recovers the ball well.

"We are delighted to add Samuel to the group and look forward to welcoming him to our squad."

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Burnley have signed defender Ian Maatsen on a season-long loan from Premier League side Chelsea.

The 20-year-old spent last season on loan in the Championship with Coventry, playing 42 times for the Sky Blues.

Maatsen, a Netherlands youth international who has made one senior Chelsea appearance, also spent time on loan with Charlton in 2020-21.

"I'm excited to come here and play for Burnley - a big club and new challenge which I'm ready for," he said.

"It's a different town, but a new challenge. I look forward to meeting new people and this season will be good for me."

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Burnley have signed Kosovo goalkeeper Arijanet Muric from Premier League side Manchester City on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

The 23-year-old made five appearances for City, all in the League Cup, and is Burnley's eighth signing of the summer.

He's the third player Vincent Kompany's Clarets have signed from City, after CJ Egan-Riley and Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

"I am very happy to be here, I can't wait to meet my new team-mates now and begin training," Muric said.

"I'm 23 now, so I feel it is the right time to move on and I'm looking forward to the new season."

Muric joined City from Grasshoppers in 2015 and had loan spells with NAC Breda, Nottingham Forest, Girona, Willem II and Adana Demirspor while with the club.

"He's a player who has made great progress over the last few years and we're hoping he can continue that here at Burnley," Kompany said.

"He's a tall and strong goalkeeper with lots of qualities, who will be a nice addition to our team of goalkeepers."

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Burnley have signed Cercle Brugge full-back Vitinho for an undisclosed fee on a four-year deal.

The 23-year-old has represented Brazil up to under-20 level.

The Clarets, who were relegated from the Premier League last season, start the new Championship campaign with a trip to Huddersfield on Friday.

"He's a quick & strong full-back, who will get forward and can defend well," boss Vincent Kompany told the club website.

Former Manchester City defender Kompany spent two years as Anderlecht boss prior to joining Burnley, and has signed several players from the Belgian league this summer.

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Manuel Benson (right) has already played three games for Antwerp this season
Burnley have signed winger Manuel Benson from Royal Antwerp on a four-year deal, for an undisclosed fee.

The 25-year-old former Belgium Under-21 international has already played three games this season for Antwerp.

Benson, who also played for Lierse, Genk, Mouscron and Zwolle, has 24 goals in 197 career games.

"He's a one versus one threat, it's harder to make low blocks when you have someone like him," boss Vincent Kompany told BBC Radio Lancashire.

"He can do that, he's got a final-third goal threat and he's got some pace which we needed to add to the team."

Benson added; I'm very excited, it's a new adventure for me and i have heard a lot of good things about this club.

"I can't wait to start now and I'm looking forward to meeting my new teammates."

Meanwhile, striker Matej Vydra has thanked the fans for their support, after rejecting the offer of a new deal at Turf Moor.

The 30-year-old missed the back end of the campaign after he ruptured his cruciate ligament in May, and his previous deal expired in June.

"I've been lucky to experience the family atmosphere of the club, great teammates and outstanding support from our doctors and physiotherapists that have helped me with my injury," he posted on social media.

"I've done my very best to play to my fullest potential during the length of my contract, not afraid to risk getting injured even towards the end of this contract.

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Burnley have signed Southampton winger Nathan Tella on a season-long loan from Premier League side Southampton.

The 23-year-old has made 40 appearances for the Saints, including 33 in the Premier League.

He joins the Clarets in time to feature in their Championship game against Watford at Vicarage Road on Friday.

"Once the opportunity arose for me to come here, this is where my head has been at since," Tella told Burnley's website.

"I've been wanting to play football consistently for a while now and now the opportunity has come up here, it's one I'm just happy to have."

Having come through Arsenal's youth system, Tella went on to join Southampton in 2017 where he has since broken into their first team.

"We're pleased to add Nathan to our team. He's a hard-working player, who carries a great threat going forward with his attacking pace," boss Vincent Kompany said.

"I have no doubt that Nathan will fit in fine here and help improve our squad. We would like to thank Southampton for making this possible and we look forward to working with him."

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Burnley have signed Stuttgart forward Darko Churlinov for an undisclosed fee on a four-year deal.

The 22-year-old North Macedonia international is the 12th player to join the Clarets this summer.

Churlinov spent last season on loan with Schalke as they won promotion back to the Bundesliga.

"Darko is an attacking minded player with an outstanding work-rate and mentality within the game," boss Vincent Kompany told the club website.

"We have a good relationship with Vfb Stuttgart and thank them for enabling us to bring a promising young player to our group."