{"id":295544,"date":"2023-10-26T20:23:55","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T20:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allmysportsnews.com\/?p=295544"},"modified":"2023-10-26T20:23:55","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T20:23:55","slug":"exclusive-burnley-in-talks-about-talent-share-agreement-with-dundee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allmysportsnews.com\/soccer\/exclusive-burnley-in-talks-about-talent-share-agreement-with-dundee\/","title":{"rendered":"EXCLUSIVE: Burnley in talks about talent-share agreement with Dundee"},"content":{"rendered":"
Burnley owners ALK Capital are in talks with Dundee over proposals to make the Scottish Premiership side a feeder club, Mail Sport <\/span>can reveal.<\/p>\n It is understood discussions over the collaboration have taken place in recent weeks in a deal that would initially see the clubs enter into a talent-share agreement.<\/p>\n If ratified the venture could see Burnley secure first refusal on Dundee’s best players.<\/p>\n Similarly, the deal would also see Burnley’s most talented youngsters head north of the border to gain valuable first team experience.<\/p>\n Clarets winger Marcel Lewis is already on loan at Dundee until January.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Burnley’s owners are in discussions with Dundee FC about a talent-share arrangement<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The move would give Burnley first refusal on the Scottish side’s most promising young players<\/p>\n Your browser does not support iframes.<\/p>\n Sources have indicated Burnley’s American owners have shown an interest in a possible financial investment into the Dens Park outfit with a view to securing a stake in the club – but such an agreement have been described as premature from figures close to the ongoing talks.<\/p>\n The potential partnership comes after ALK Capital showed an interest in purchasing Belgian side FC Kortrijk in a deal worth a reported \u00a313million earlier this year.<\/p>\n But while the transaction did not materialise, the American investment group remain interested in linking-up other clubs across Europe as they look to adopt a multi-club approach that has become popular throughout the global football landscape in recent years.<\/p>\n Treble holders Manchester City are owned by Abu Dhabi-based City Football Group, while the Red Bull franchise has become one of the game’s most successful projects in world football.<\/p>\n ALK Capital – whose managing director Alan Pace is also chairman at Turf Moor – acquired a controlling stake in Burnley, through its sports investment arm Velocity Sports Partners, in 2020.<\/p>\n But they are keen to increase their involvement in football amid the proposed venture with Dundee, who are currently 10th in the Scottish top flight.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Burnley winger Marcel Lewis is already out on loan at Dundee until the January window<\/p>\n If the agreement is completed, Burnley would be following in the footsteps of Arsenal, with Inverness Caledonian Thistle, and Manchester United, with Livingston, in striking associations with Scottish clubs.<\/p>\n Brighton and Hibernian also agreed a ‘strategic partnership’ with an emphasis on player development in 2021.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Burnley striker Lyle Foster has signed a new five year deal at Turf Moor.<\/p>\n The South Africa international is the club’s top scorer this season with three goals.<\/p>\n ‘It is clear now important he is. He is happy and performing well,’ said Burnley boss Vincent Kompany.\u00a0<\/p>\n ‘It is not what he is showing on the pitch, he is dependable and hard working for the team and can compete at this level. It is good for the club.’<\/p>\n It’s All Kicking Off is an exciting new podcast from Mail Sport that promises a different take on Premier League football.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n It is available on MailOnline, Mail+, YouTube, Apple Music and Spotify.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Your browser does not support iframes.<\/p>\nIT’S ALL KICKING OFF!\u00a0<\/h3>\n