Ireland midfielder Robbie Brady is close to a return to action with Burnley, but his club fear that the Dubliner is still short of match fitness. "Johann Berg Gudmundsson is similar, but he has been training for a longer period with the first team. We have had to give him a longer period because he had niggles which we have been trying to clear up. The 32-year-old made 15 appearances in League Two last season but Oldham have allowed him to move on. Meanwhile, Middlesbrough have signed highly rated Ireland U-18 cap Cole Kiernan from rivals Sunderland, a big blow for the Black Cats.

Source: Irish Independent July 04, 2020 01:30 UTC