Recently Relegated Premier League Club Considering Move for U’s Defender
OXFORD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Luke McNally of Oxford celebrates scoring the first goal during the Sky Bet League One match between Oxford United and Fleetwood Town at Kassam Stadium on November 23, 2021 in Oxford, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Oxford United defender Luke McNally has been targeted by recently relegated Premier League club, Burnley, reports the Oxford Mail.
The Clarets have seen long-serving defenders James Tarkowski and Ben Mee depart Turf Moor already this summer and need to begin a rebuild ahead of their return to the Championship next season under the new management of former Manchester City captain, Vincent Kompany.
The report suggests that Burnley are considering making a ‘£1 million-plus’ bid for the 22-year-old, who has two years remaining on his current deal.
The young centre-back enjoyed his first full season at the club, scoring four times from 35 appearances in all competitions.
McNally has often been described as a similar player to Rob Atkinson, who left the U’s to join Bristol City last summer in a deal believed to be around £1.6 million.
However, should McNally depart, it would leave the U’s with just two recognised centre-backs in John Mousinho and Elliott Moore, with the former now 36.