Michael Obafemi

The Ireland striker has long been linked to the Championship leaders and looks set to move.

And they are some 18 points clear of third place Watford and look set for promotion to the Premier League. Burnley currently sit top of the table and are five points clear of Sheffield United. The Ireland forward has long been linked to the Clarets and it finally looks like he'll get his move.

Republic of Ireland striker Michael Obafemi will undergo a medical at Championship table-toppers Burnley ahead of a proposed move from Swansea, according to ...

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Michael Obafemi is heading for a medical with Burnley after they agreed a loan deal with an obligation to buy with Swansea City. Burnley were keen to bring ...

[Sheffield United](https://theathletic.com/football/team/sheffield-united/) in second and 18 clear of [Watford](https://theathletic.com/football/team/watford/), who are third. Burnley will pay a loan fee and a potential bonus for promotion alongside the permanent fee in the summer. [Ashley Barnes](https://theathletic.com/football/player/ashley-barnes-Lr9kAzWx4jPQ45w6/), who is out of contract in the summer, and on loan [Brentford](https://theathletic.com/football/team/brentford/) forward [Halil Dervisoglu](https://theathletic.com/football/player/halil-dervisoglu-CZEe4K0NpiF53lOW/).

It had expected that the Ireland star was set for a move to Championship leaders Burnley once Vincent Kompany's side could agree a fee with his club Swansea ...

With a major Euro 2024 qualifier against France awaiting in March, the Ireland star still has a number of weeks to sort his future out and get back to playing before a trip to Dublin. The 22-year-old is also a forward like Obafemi and his arrival might leave less room for the seven-cap Ireland international to come on board. The 22-year-old has not kicked a ball for the Swans since November and he was been subject to a bid from Burnley earlier this month.

The striker is closing in on a switch to Turf Moor in the final week of the winter window.

[Swansea City transfer news as trio bid to hijack Wigan move for Leeds United striker and loan man punched during game](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/swansea-city-transfer-news-trio-26069466) [Liam Walsh's nightmare nearly over as Swansea City's summer observation raises eyebrows](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liam-walshs-nightmare-nearly-over-26055993) [The vital transfer business that still needs to be done at Swansea City as gravity of the task becomes stark](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/vital-transfer-business-still-needs-26065062) [Swansea City dealt crushing injury blow as club exploring transfer options](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/swansea-city-dealt-crushing-injury-26055082) [Sign-up to our Swansea City newsletter for FREE!](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/) [Whittaker continues to attract interest from Rangers](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/swansea-city-boss-russell-martin-26055332) and could leave in the final days of the winter window while Jamie Paterson is also free to find a new club. Obafemi - who joined for a fee in the region of £1.5m from Southampton in the summer of 2021 - is set to leave Swansea having scored 15 goals in 52 appearances for the club. [Swansea City transfer news as trio bid to hijack Wigan move for Leeds United striker and loan man punched during game](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/swansea-city-transfer-news-trio-26069466) Martin is eager to add a new striker to his ranks before Tuesday's 11pm transfer deadline while the club are also exploring the option of signing a right-sided defender and a goalkeeper. The Clarets have been firm admirers of the striker for some time but were unable to recruit the forward in the summer after having a number of offers rejected by the Swans.

Heading out of Turf Moor is another Irishman, Luke McNally, on a loan deal. He will join fellow Championship outfit Coventry City, who have also swooped for ...

Obafemi has scored twice in his seven appearances for Ireland. Obafemi’s exit could prompt Swansea City to up their interest in Rotherham United regular Chiedozie Ogbene but the Corkman isn’t their only target for firepower. Swansea City manager Russell Martin was willing to part with the 22-year-old in this window once Vincent Kompany’s side stumped up the asking price and it’s understood a fee of €4m will be paid in the summer after his temporary spell expires.

MICHAEL OBAFEMI is set join Burnley - which will pave the way for Chiedozie Ogbene to make a switch to Swansea City.Unsettled Ireland striker Ob.

MICHAEL OBAFEMI is set join Burnley - which will pave the way for Chiedozie Ogbene to make a switch to Swansea City. And the anticipated departure of Obafemi could lead his Ireland teammate Ogbene to make a move to Swansea. Michael Obafemi set to join Burnley as move paves way for Chiedozie Ogbene to make Swansea City switch