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title: "Burnley: Journalist drops Elliot Anderson transfer verdict"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Chloe Chadwick"
section: "Burnley News"
published: "2022-08-05T16:40:09Z"
modified: "2022-08-05T16:40:09Z"
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# Burnley: Journalist drops Elliot Anderson transfer verdict

**Reliable journalist [Alan Nixon](https://twitter.com/reluctantnicko) has claimed that [Burnley](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/burnley-fc-news/) are no longer prioritising a move for Newcastle United midfielder Elliot Anderson.**

### The Lowdown: Eye-catching loan spell

The 19-year-old is an [academy product](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/elliot-anderson/) at St. James’ Park, but having failed to make an impact on the senior first-team, spent the second half of last season out [on loan](https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2022/january/elliot-anderson-signs-for-rovers/) at Bristol Rovers, helping them gain promotion from League Two.

His impressive performances caught the eye of multiple [Championship](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/championship-news/) clubs, with West Brom, Millwall and Huddersfield, alongside the Clarets, all [linked](https://www.westbromnews.co.uk/2022/07/31/burnley-join-west-brom-in-race-to-sign-newcastle-united-talent-elliot-anderson-on-loan/) with a move for the maestro this summer.

Following a fresh update though, it would appear that Vincent Kompany has cooled off his pursuit…

### The Latest: Burnley pull out of Anderson race?

Asked during a fan Q&A on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/reluctantnicko/status/1555239452263464962?s=21&t=gOc2_lWmuCI2crFo0s13YQ) whether Anderson is a suitable alternative to Callum O’Hare, another transfer target, Nixon suggested that Burnley have now turned their attention elsewhere. He replied:

“Yup … but think they’re working on something else …”

### The Verdict: Opportunity missed

Kompany sounds like he’s busy working on trying to complete a deal for a different midfielder, but this could be a huge opportunity missed for Burnley.

Last season, Anderson made 13 goal contributions in just 20 starts for Bristol Rovers, as well as averaging 3.5 shots and 1.9 key passes per league game, via [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/402596/History/Elliot-Anderson).

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Still a teenager, the Whitley Bay-born talent would have been such an exciting addition to the middle of the park and could have made a real impact on the club’s promotion push, but fans will just have to hope that whoever else is lined up will have the same ability to make a difference in the final third.