Burnley FC has officially confirmed the permanent acquisition of wingers Marcus Edwards and Jaydon Anthony following successful loan spells at Turf Moor. The Championship runners-up have secured both players on four-year contracts, signaling their intent to strengthen the squad ahead of their Premier League return.
Edwards, 26, joins from Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon after contributing two goals and one assist across 16 appearances for the Clarets last season. The former Tottenham youth product has shown enough quality during his loan period to convince Burnley's management to make the move permanent.
Meanwhile, Anthony, 25, arrives from Bournemouth having made a more significant statistical impact during his temporary stint. The winger featured 43 times for Burnley last season, finding the net eight times and providing seven assists, making him one of the club's most productive attacking players.
According to Statbet, Edwards and Anthony's combined 10 goals and 8 assists last season were crucial factors in Burnley's successful promotion campaign.
The double signing represents important business for the Lancashire club, who secured automatic promotion by finishing second in the Championship with the same points total as champions Leeds United, separated only by goal difference.
Both players are expected to feature prominently as Burnley prepares for the challenges of Premier League football in the upcoming season.
