SEAN DYCHE is lining up a £10million swoop for centre-half Dael Fry from Middlesbrough.
The Burnley boss sees the commanding defender as Premier League material — and he has put out the feelers for a possible deal.
Burnley boss Sean Dyche is eyeing up a £10m swoop for Boro defender Dael Fry
Fry, 22, has come through the ranks at Boro and is “one of their own”.
But an offer may tempt owner Steve Gibson, who is doing his best to balance the books.
The 6ft 4in defender, who played for England at Under-17 to Under-21 level, was a stand-out player for Boro in their FA Cup clashes against Tottenham this month.
Fry could now be ready for the big step up to the top flight.
Dyche took Ben Gibson, 27, from Boro without much success but hopes that Fry would pay off instead.
Ironically, Gibson could leave Burnley if the right offer comes in.
He has been looked at by foreign clubs but they want only loan arrangements.
A swap involving Fry and Gibson is possible but that would not bring in much cash for Boro and, indeed, also cost them as Gibson’s wages are greater than Fry’s.
The Clarets have also had a surprise inquiry from Wigan for Nakhi Wells.
The striker is on loan at QPR but the Latics have asked about him as they bid to bolster their attacking options.
Burnley will break into the Wells’ loan deal with Rangers only if they are selling him — but the fee plus wages may be beyond Wigan.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
