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Burnley on brink of signing Swansea midfielder Jack Cork

Swansea City midfielder Jack Cork is attracting rival Premier League interest.

The Daily Mail says Burnley are speaking to Swansea about a deal for midfielder Cork.

Burnley have also discussed Crystal Palace midfielder James McArthur and Everton's Gareth Barry but talks have accelerated over 28-year-old Cork.

Cork, 28, has been given permission to speak to Burnley and they want to push the deal through quickly.

Former England under-21 midfielder Cork has had an impressive two seasons at Swansea and played a key role in helping them stay up this time.

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