Jeff Hendrick has had two setbacks in the past 24 hours.
The Republic of Ireland midfielder was forced out of Derby County’s 2-0 loss to Barnsley on Saturday afternoon.
Hendrick picked up a knock and left the field after just 12 minutes. There’s no word yet on the severity of the injury, but let’s hope it’s not too serious and the 24-year-old is back playing soon enough.
12: #DCFC make an early change. @JeffHendrick92 looks to have picked up a knock so @wjhughes19 is on (1-0) #BFCvDCFC pic.twitter.com/Ojay8o5l9r
— Derby County (@dcfcofficial) August 13, 2016
However, Hendrick won’t be playing for Burnley.
The newly-promoted Premier League side had three bids for the midfielder rejected earlier this summer, with their final bid believed to be in the region of £6.2m.
It appears as though Burnley have filled the vacancy in their midfield, and done so for just above what they were willing to pay for Hendrick.
Steven Defour is on the verge of joining Sean Dyche’s side for £7.35m from Belgian side Anderlecht.
Le #RSCA et Burnley FC ont trouvé un accord concernant le transfert définitif de @StevenDefour. Bonne chance ! pic.twitter.com/usx8TxhPo4
— RSC Anderlecht (@rscanderlecht) August 12, 2016
The 28-year-old will become Burnley’s record signing, and will arrive at Turf Moor with plenty of experience, having made 46 appearances for Belgium. He has also won five league titles across his career in Belgium and Portugal respectively.
Defour was linked with a move to Manchester United once upon a time. In 2009, the midfielder broke his foot and Alex Ferguson sent him this nice letter.
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