VINCENT KOMPANY will switch his sights to Antwerp’s French keeper Jean Butez if he misses out on Dutchman Bart Verbruggen.
Burnley are still trying hard to beat Brighton to the capture of Anderlecht’s rising star Verbruggen, with the two Prem clubs edging closer to the required valuation.
But Clarets boss Kompany is keeping a move for 28-year-old Butez alive as an alternative just in case.
Verburggen, 20, was handed his Anderlecht debut during Kompany's spell as boss.
He has since gone on to make 31 first-team appearances.
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Butez joined Antwerp from Mouscron in 2020, having previously been on the books at hometown club Lille.
Meanwhile, relegated Southampton are demanding £15million for Nathan Tella.
The attacker, 23, helped Burnley win the Championship while on loan there last season.
But the Clarets are unlikely to pay that much to sign him.
The former Arsenal trainee enjoyed a breakout campaign for Kompany's side.
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He was their leading scorer with 17 goals, as Burnley secured top-flight football.
However, while he was shining on loan, his parent club endured a miserable campaign.
The Saints finished rock bottom and were demoted from the top division for the first time since the 2004-05 season.
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