Peter Lynch

Fri 26 January 2024 21:40, UK

There are “attractive offers” from Championship clubs Leeds United and Southampton for Burnley winger Manuel Benson.

That is according to CBS journalist Ben Jacobs, who has described the Premier League man as a “top-quality player.”

The 26-year-old has made just five appearances in all competitions for Burnley this season, featuring for just 100 minutes.

“By Championship standards he’s obviously a top-quality player, very confident in the league and it’s no real surprise therefore that both Leeds and Southampton are in the race,” Jacobs told GIVEMESPORT.

“Some sources say Southampton are slightly ahead of Leeds but I think with nothing done, we’re just going to have to wait and see because it’s two attractive offers on the table for the player.”

Championship return?

Benson does boast plenty of Championship experience, having played 33 times in the competition last season to help the Clarets make it back into the Premier League.

But as is often the case when clubs get promoted, plenty of players who had been featuring regularly go on to struggle for game time in the top flight.

Benson wasn’t exactly a key member of the side that got promoted given his lack of starts, but the attacker more than played his part, registering 12 goals and three assists.

The forward also netted twice in the FA Cup, but he simply hasn’t been given those opportunities by Vincent Kompany this time around.

Benson could, however, now be offered a way out of Turf Moor, with both Leeds and Southampton seemingly very keen on securing his services.

The Whites and the Saints are flying his this season, but perhaps fans of both clubs would still warmly welcome a dangerous attacker like Benson.

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