Burnley agree £5m deal for Huddersfield's Nahki Wells after offer for Lorient's Majeed Waris is rejected  

  • Burnley have agreed a £5m deal with Huddersfield for striker Nahki Wells
  • Wells was a big part of Terriers' promotion side but has not played this season
  • Clarets' offer comes after they were knocked back in bid for Majeed Waris 

Burnley have agreed a £5million deal for Huddersfield Town's Nahki Wells after having an offer for Lorient's Majeed Waris rejected.

Wells, born in Bermuda, was a key member of the Terriers side which won promotion to the Premier League in their play-off final success over Reading in May, but has not played a minute of football so far this season.

He now looks set for Burnley, where he would be the second attacking addition in a week, following the capture of Chris Wood from Leeds.

Nahki Wells look set to leave Huddersfield and make the short journey to Burnley

Nahki Wells look set to leave Huddersfield and make the short journey to Burnley

Wells scored 49 goals in 153 matches at Huddersfield, following his move from Bradford in 2014, and became a hugely popular figure with Terriers fans.


Burnley's interest comes after a move for Waris of Lorient was knocked back, with the Ghanian having scored nine Ligue 1 goals last season.

He's yet to appear for the club this season, with Lorient now finding themselves in Ligue 2 following relegation last season. 

Wells was a key part of the Terriers side which won promotion to the Premier League 

Wells was a key part of the Terriers side which won promotion to the Premier League