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  1. Burnley winger Koleosho joins Paris FCpublished at 13:28 BST 29 July

    Luca Koleosho in action for Burnley against Ajax in pre-seasonImage source, Getty Images
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    Luca Koleosho has been involved in Burnley's pre-season preparations

    Burnley winger Luca Koleosho has joined French club Paris FC for an undisclosed fee.

    The 21-year-old American-born Italy international arrived at Turf Moor from La Liga side Espanyol for £2.6m in 2023 and went on to make 45 appearances, scoring three times.

    Koleosho signed a five-year contract extension with Burnley in September 2024 that was due to run until June 2029.

    His first season in the Premier League was cut short by a knee injury but he played 28 Championship games as Scott Parker's team returned to the top flight at the first attempt before spending last season out on loan.

    He had one unsuccessful spell before Christmas with previous club Espanyol, where he made just three appearances, before another from January with Ligue 1 Paris, where he appeared 16 times, scoring three goals, including the winner on his debut.

    Koleosho made his full Italy debut in a 1-0 friendly win over Luxembourg in June and also started against Greece as the Azzurri won by the same scoreline later that month.

    He follows Jaidon Anthony, Maxime Esteve, Lesley Ugochukwu, Loum Tchaouna and Quilindschy Hartman in leaving Turf Moor this summer following Burnley's relegation from the Premier League.

  2. Watch BBC Radio Lancashire in-depth Evatt interviewpublished at 12:30 BST 29 July

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    Watch BBC Radio Lancashire: Blackpool boss Ian Evatt in the studio

    Blackpool boss Ian Evatt joined BBC Radio Lancashire sports editor Andy Bayes for an in-depth chat heading into the new season on Tuesday.

    Did you miss out on what Evatt had to say? We've got you covered.

    You can watch the entire special by clicking the play button above.