In response to fresh rumours that Newcastle United are pursuing Nick Pope this summer, Burnley have reaffirmed their stance of wanting to keep a hold of the goalkeeper. However, they have conceded that a Premier League move would bolster the 30-year-old’s chances of World Cup selection with England.
According to Sky Sports, Pope has echoed this belief and is pushing for a move back to the top flight to ensure he is in England manager Gareth Southgate’s thoughts for the World Cup squad come wintertime.
Fulham and Southampton have also been linked with the 30-year-old, who has another 12 months left on his Burnley contract. The Clarets also have a one-year option on Pope and are adamant in their position of keeping him at the club, with the Lancashire club reportedly asking for £40million to take Pope off their hands.
