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One league appearance despite trio of assists: How is former Burnley and West Ham target faring since failed summer move

Burnley and West Ham were among the clubs looking to sign Jocelin Ta Bi in the summer with the Clarets seeing a deal fall through late on.

By Charlie Hodgson · The 72

Published: Friday, 13 November 2026 at 4:16 PM

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Jocelin Ta Bi has made limited league appearances since his summer loan move to Burnley collapsed on deadline day.
The 21-year-old Sunderland winger had travelled to Turf Moor in September before squad requirement issues halted the temporary deal.
Ta Bi impressed in Sunderland's 3-2 Carabao Cup win against Brentford on October 28 by contributing to all three goals.

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Sunderland winger Jocelin Ta Bi has experienced limited league action following a collapsed summer loan switch to Burnley. The 21-year-old travelled to Turf Moor on deadline day in September, but the proposed transfer fell apart due to Burnley's squad requirements, keeping the attacker at the Stadium of Light alongside reported summer interest from West Ham and Hull City.

Since the deal fell through, Ta Bi has played under 60 minutes in the Premier League under manager Regis Le Bris. However, the winger starred in Sunderland's 3-2 Carabao Cup victory over Brentford on October 28, contributing to all three goals and prompting writer Charlie Hodgson to suggest Burnley should consider revisiting a January move.

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