Burnley preparing free summer transfer for Tottenham flop Nabil Bentaleb after he is relegated with Schalke
BURNLEY are preparing a summer move for ex-Tottenham star Nabil Bentaleb, according to reports.
The Clarets are planning for a sixth consecutive Premier League campaign as their relegation fears ebb away.
France-born Algeria midfielder Bentaleb will be a free agent in July when his contract expires with Germans Schalke.
And reports in Algeria and Italy claim the 26-year-old is a target for Turf Moor boss Sean Dyche as well as Greeks Olympiacos.
Bentaleb came through Spurs’ academy and made 66 senior appearances before leaving for Schalke in 2016.
He had a spell on loan to Newcastle last season, playing 15 matches.
The Lille-born ace has missed much of this season, firstly being left out for disciplinary reasons.
Bentaleb was then sidelined by injury and has just played 10 times.
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Schalke have just been relegated after 30 years in the Bundesliga.
Bentaleb is now eager to rebuild his once-promising career – and the 35-cap international is thought to be tempted by a Premier League return.
He could now become one of Burnley’s few non-British players as manager Dyche plots to strengthen his squad for next season.
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