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Burnley 'see £15m bid for Lyon wide star Maxwel Cornet accepted by the French club with Ivorian contemplating switching Ligue 1 for Turf Moor this summer' in what would be a rare foreign signing for Sean Dyche's side

Burnley have seen a £15million deal for Lyon wide man Maxwel Cornet accepted by the French club, according to reports.

Sportsmail revealed earlier this month that the 24-year-old, who can play as either a winger or a full-back, is one of several wide targets being considered by the Clarets in the final week of the window.

Cornet has been a regular figure for Lyon, having scored 51 goals in over 250 matches for the Ligue 1 club since joining from Metz in 2014.

Burnley have seen a u00a315million bid for Lyon's Maxwel Cornet accepted, according to reports
Sean Dyche is looking to bring in his first marquee signing of the summer transfer window

And according to Sky Sports, Cornet is now contemplating the decision between staying at Lyon or moving to Sean Dyche's squad ahead of the transfer deadline.