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Max Alleyne nears loan move to Burnley for upcoming season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:40 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Max Alleyne nears loan move to Burnley for upcoming season

Summary

Max Alleyne is reportedly set to complete a loan move to Burnley for the 2026-27 season. Before this decision, Alleyne and Vitor Reis were in competition for the fifth-choice centre-back position with Manchester City during their preseason tour in Asia. With Alleyne's imminent departure, Reis appears more likely to secure that role. Alleyne previously demonstrated his capability as a centre-back with Watford last season and will look to further develop his skills at Burnley. He is scheduled to undergo a medical tomorrow before finalizing the transfer.

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Status Watch

•Alleyne's loan move to Burnley for 2026-27 is confirmed.
•Competition for City's fifth-choice centre-back role included Vitor Reis.
•Alleyne will return to Manchester City after his loan period.
•He impressed during his time with Watford last season.
•Alleyne's medical with Burnley is scheduled for tomorrow.

Latest Updates

8:40 PMYahoo Sports — The answer as to who will be the fifth-choice centre-back for Manchester City now seems obvious

What they're saying

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Before Manchester City played a game in their preseason tour of Asia, it did seem like there was a battle between Max Alleyne and Vitor Reis that would take place for the fifth-choice centre-back role...
— Yahoo Sports

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