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Championship leaders Burnley close in on £12m deal for Westerlo striker Lyle Foster... with Vincent Kompany keen to add firepower to his side's attack to aid their promotion push

Burnley are finalising the signing of Westerlo striker Lyle Foster for around £12m including bonuses.

The Championship leaders are the top scorers in the second tier, having netted 55 goals in their 28 matches to date, but are looking to add even more firepower to their attack.

Foster has scored eight goals in 21 league appearances in Belgium this term, and is closing in on a switch to Turf Moor.

Westerlo striker Lyle Foster (above) is close to completing his u00a312m move to Burnley
Burnley boss Vincent Kompany is looking to add more firepower to his side's attack

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