Arsenal defender set to join Burnley this summer with chance to play under Vincent Kompany

Arsenal defender Daniel Ballard is ready to affix Burnley on a everlasting deal following two profitable mortgage spells, persevering with the robust relationship between Mikel Arteta and new Burnley boss Vincent Kompany.

The previous Manchester Metropolis defender advisable Albert Sambi Lokonga to Mikel Arteta final summer season, with the Gunners ultimately agreeing a deal to take him to the Emirates Stadium from Belgium.

Lokonga joined Arsenal following the reccomendation of now Burnley boss Sambi Lokonga (Photograph by Joe Prior/Visionhaus by way of Getty Photos)

Now, it seems as if the favour has been returned, with Daniel Ballard becoming a member of Kompany at Turf Moor this summer season.

The Northern Eire defender has impressed in each of his mortgage spells, at Millwall and Blackpool, and was broadly anticipated to depart this summer season.

And newly relegated Burnley may very well be the optimum place for the defender, with each Ben Mee and James Tarkowski leaving the membership this summer season when their offers expire, and curiosity round centre-back Nathan Collins, leaving a possible area for Ballard to fit into.

Arsenal eager to insert first refusal clause

In any transfer for the younger defender, the Gunners are regarded as eager on inserting a primary refusal clause, that means that they are going to have the choice to match any future bids for his or her defensive expertise.

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Ballard is eager to work with Kompany, who it’s although ‘has performed a vital function in persuading the 22-year-old to decide on Burnley’ over different choices.

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