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Burnley close to beating Sevilla for Nantes midfielder Abdoulaye Toure

Burnley are moving for Nantes midfielder Abdoulaye Toure.

L'Equipe says the Clarets are in advanced talks with Nantes for the 24 year-old.

Burnley have offered €10-12m to Nantes for Toure, who is tied to the Ligue 1 club until 2022.

Toure, a France U20 international, has also been tabled a five-year deal by Burnley.

The midfielder is also a target for Sevilla as a replacement for the wantaway Steven N'Zonzi.

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