Championship leaders Burnley close in on £12m deal for Westerlo striker Lyle Foster

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.

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany is looking to add more firepower to his side’s attack

The 22-year-old will give manager Vincent Kompany another option up front, and looks set to battle with experienced duo Jay Rodriguez and Ashley Barnes for a starting berth. 

Kompany previously managed Anderlecht, and has made the most of his Belgian links by signing a number of players from the nation’s Pro League during his first six months at Burnley.

Anass Zaroury, Benson Manuel Hedilazio, Josh Cullen, Vitinho and Samuel Bastien all came over from Belgium last summer, while Ameen Al-Dakhil arrived at Turf Moor earlier this month.

Foster could be set for a battle with Jay Rodriguez (above) for a starting berth at Burnley

Foster is now set to be tasked with aiding Burnley’s promotion push, with the Clarets well-placed to make an immediate return to the top-flight after being relegated last term.

Kompany’s men have opened up a five-point lead at the top of the table, and have an 18-point lead over third-placed Watford.

They face Ipswich in the FA Cup on Saturday, which Foster could be available for if Burnley get the paperwork done in time.

Burnley then return to East Anglia the following week when they take on promotion-chasing Norwich at Carrow Road.