Burnley are closing on a deal for Leeds United fullback Charlie Taylor.

The Lancashire Evening Telegraph says the Clarets are set to make Taylor their first signing of the summer, but remain hopeful of doing so without the need for a tribunal.

The 23-year-old left-back's deal with Leeds United expired yesterday and he is now free to join up with a new club ahead of the 2017/18 season, with terms in place for a move to Turf Moor.

But the Whites are due compensation for their academy graduate as he is under the age of 24 and a fee could be set by a tribunal if the two clubs are unable to come to an agreement.