Burnley boss Sean Dyche targets £12m Lille striker Nicolas de Preville to replace Andre Gray
Burnley have launched a £12million move for Lille striker Nicolas de Preville.
The 26-year-old scored 14 goals in 30 games for the French league side last season after arriving on loan from Belgian side KV Ostend.
Lille took up an option to make the deal permanent this summer and saw de Preville open his account in their 3-0 opening day win over Nantes last week.
Striker Nicolas de Preville scored 14 goals in 30 games for French side Lille last season
Burnley have been discussing a number of options to replace Andre Gray, who left for Watford this week, including Colombian Duvan Zapata of Napoli.
De Preville is 6ft tall, skilful, has pace and can play on either wing as well as in the central role.
Meanwhile, Burnley have had a £5million bid for Hull City winger Sam Clucas rejected.
De Preville opened his account for current campaign in opening day win over Nantes last week
Andre Gray has signed for Watford from Burnley in a £18.5million summer transfer
Sam Clucas, pictured in action last weekend, is being chased by Premier League side Burnley
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