Burnley are close to completing the signing of Lluc Castell from Espanyol, with the 19-year-old expected to make the move in the coming hours. The Championship side have been leading the race for the youngster, who scored eight goals for Espanyol's B team last season.

What's behind the move?

The signing of Castell is seen as a key part of the growing relationship between Burnley and Espanyol, with the two clubs looking to exchange players as part of their sporting collaboration.

How does it affect Burnley?

The move is a significant one for Burnley, who are looking to rebuild their squad after a disappointing season that saw them finish 19th in the Premier League, 63 points behind leaders Arsenal, with a recent form of DLDLL.

What's next for the Clarets?

The signing of Castell is expected to be followed by another move, with Quilindschy Hartman set to join Espanyol on loan, as the Dutch left-back looks to leave Burnley after the club's relegation, and with the Clarets due to host Espanyol in a pre-season friendly at Turf Moor on July 29, the relationship between the two clubs is set to continue to grow, as they look to develop their shared recruitment strategy, with Burnley currently sitting with 22 points from 38 games, having scored 38 goals and conceded 75, and with their last result being a 1-1 draw against Wolves on May 24