Michael Obafemi F Burnley b.2000

**tetsujin1979** · 26/01/2023, 2:49 PM

They signed Foster yesterday from KVC Westerlo - https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/...capture-foster - Rodriguez has played 17 of their 32 games so far season (starting 15) plus Weghorst is still on their books.
Obafemi is going to have to work hard to get into the team before the end of the season, and harder still to stay in it next season.

I know that sounds bad, but I'm very much in favour of this move

**Olé Olé** · 26/01/2023, 3:44 PM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

You'd imagine Kompany isn't the type of manager to take any sh*te from his players and could well be the right manager at the right time for Obafemi. Great move for him.

Also, he's a recognizable name and Premier League legend. Obafemi would have grown up watching him. As you say, could be the right manager. It feels like that. If it works out I'll be happy. Exciting player on form.

**Razors left peg** · 26/01/2023, 4:16 PM

I know hes had attitude issues previously but I still dont think this season is an attitude thing. I firmly believe that Burnley guaranteed him that they would be back in for him after it didnt work last deadline day and that if he didnt do anything to push up his asking price in the meantime that wouldnt be the worst thing, just keep himself fit.

Even the Swansea manager said recently that he had no issue with him personally and hes a great lad, just had his head turned. Strange deals happen in football all the time so to me its not a stretch that this deal was done between Obafemi and Burnley the day after the last deadline.

Now that its actually happening, hopefully he get back to what he was last season. If Burnley get that player for 4 Million its an absolute steal

**tetsujin1979** · 29/01/2023, 9:38 AM

Initial loan deal for Obafemi confirmed, option of a permanent move in the summer
https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/...-joins-on-loan

**Eirambler** · 29/01/2023, 9:42 AM

Burnley not really committing to much there then. I'm surprised Swansea let him go on loan as they won't get much in the way of funds to strengthen their own squad until the summer at best. And then they might get the player handed back to them again if Burnley decide they want others for the Premier League next season. Definitely sounds like Burnley got the better end of that deal.

On the plus side it will certainly keep Obafemi on his toes for the next few months. He'll have to deliver if he wants to stay with Burnley.

**pineapple stu** · 11/02/2023, 7:06 PM

On for his Burnley debut today; only got the last 15 minutes and they were 3-0 up already, but it's his first game in three months so has to be taken as a positive.

**Razors left peg** · 14/02/2023, 9:02 PM

Last min equalizer for Obafemi from bit of a goal mouth scramble. Great for him to get his 1st goal.

**samhaydenjr** · 15/02/2023, 2:53 AM

Originally Posted by Razors left peg

Last min equalizer for Obafemi from bit of a goal mouth scramble. Great for him to get his 1st goal.

Great to see. I have some concern about this move - there was definitely a case for staying another season at Swansea, where he did so well in the first half of last year - and that concern was exacerbated when he came on to replace Nathan Tella, who was getting time ahead of him at Southampton, and had just scored a hat trick. I still don't think he's going to be the main man immediately but at least he's off the mark

**Olé Olé** · 15/02/2023, 5:50 AM

Originally Posted by samhaydenjr

Great to see. I have some concern about this move - there was definitely a case for staying another season at Swansea, where he did so well in the first half of last year - and that concern was exacerbated when he came on to replace Nathan Tella, who was getting time ahead of him at Southampton, and had just scored a hat trick. I still don't think he's going to be the main man immediately but at least he's off the mark

He came on for Conor Roberts and not Tella. And Tella is not a striker. Tella is an attacking midfielders.

**Stuttgart88** · 15/02/2023, 8:21 AM

What an ugly goal too. Bailed out his teammate who missed an open goal.

**Razors left peg** · 15/02/2023, 2:37 PM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

What an ugly goal too. Bailed out his teammate who missed an open goal.

Gary Lineker made a career outta those type of goals!

**SkStu** · 25/02/2023, 3:35 PM

Another goal for Oba.

**tommy_c12000** · 25/02/2023, 3:42 PM

Excellent, Barnes seems to be producing the goods though so may be a while before establishing himself as a starter

**pineapple stu** · 25/02/2023, 3:45 PM

Question is will he get a permanent deal if he can't break into the team before the summer (and the inevitable squad strengthening)?

Seems he's doing what he can at the moment though, in fairness to him.

**tommy_c12000** · 25/02/2023, 4:43 PM

Interesting, I didn’t realize it was only a loan with option of permanent at the end. He won’t be exactly welcomed with open arms back to Swansea…

**Eirambler** · 25/02/2023, 4:45 PM

Apparently whatever the terms were that were agreed with Swansea, it was structured in a way that Burnley will almost certainly end up signing him permanently.

**pineapple stu** · 25/02/2023, 4:51 PM

Worst case scenario, you imagine he's doing his chances of a non-Swansea club being interested no harm for now anyway.

But football transfers can be weird for sure.

**CraftyToePoke** · 25/02/2023, 5:13 PM

Originally Posted by Eirambler

Apparently whatever the terms were that were agreed with Swansea, it was structured in a way that Burnley will almost certainly end up signing him permanently.

He has put a crazy amount of career chips on one hand here if they haven't eh.
Imagine that dressing room his first day back in Wales

**pineapple stu** · 11/03/2023, 4:35 PM

An assist today as Burnley won 3-0, another step in their coast to the title. But he only got 16 minutes - his assist came two minutes after he came on - and he hasn't yet got a full 90 minutes between all his Burnley appearances. Not sure it's clear it was a good move for him though; Burnley are sure to strengthen in the summer and if he can't break into the team now, it'll be harder next season.

I think it's clear he can play, but his career options don't seem the best.

**tommy_c12000** · 11/03/2023, 11:02 PM

Yea you would have to worry, nice assist if you get a chance to watch it. But feeding on but part minutes at the moment. Once promotion is secured perhaps Kompany will give him a chance to stake his claim for the premiership