Reports initially suggested that 22-year-old French youth international Andy Diouf was nearing a move to Burnley. However, according to **L’Équipe**, the deal is now reportedly at risk of collapsing.
**RMC Sport** was the first to report that Diouf was close to joining the newly promoted Premier League side. Following this, **L’Équipe** subsequently revealed the player`s potential preference for a transfer to Premier League rivals Crystal Palace.
Despite the player`s reported inclination towards Crystal Palace, Burnley holds a significant advantage: they have already reached an agreement with Diouf`s current club, referred to as “Les Sang et Or,” for a transfer fee valued at €18 million. This agreement, combined with recent positive developments in discussions with the player himself, had reportedly made Burnley confident of finalizing the transfer just a day ago.
However, this optimism has since reportedly waned. Diouf has apparently not yet given his final consent for the move to Turf Moor. Burnley are reportedly unwilling to wait indefinitely and are pushing for a quick conclusion to the deal. This perceived ultimatum has reportedly not been well-received by the player`s representatives, leading to renewed concerns that the transfer might ultimately fall through.
