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Burnley join Sheffield Utd and Stoke in January race for Champions League defender

Burnley have joined Stoke City and Sheffield United in tracking Viking defender Henrik Heggheim ahead of the January transfer window.

By Emilio Galantini · Football Fancast

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 6:40 AM

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Burnley have joined Sheffield United and Stoke City in monitoring Viking defender Henrik Heggheim for a January transfer.
No formal talks or bids have been made yet by any of the three English clubs.
Heggheim has two years left on his contract, putting Viking in a strong negotiating position.

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Burnley have reportedly joined Stoke City and Sheffield United in tracking Viking defender Henrik Heggheim ahead of the January transfer window. The Clarets have added the 25-year-old Norwegian to their list of defensive targets, with recruitment staff monitoring his progress alongside their Championship rivals.

Heggheim, who can play at right back and central defence, has two years remaining on his contract with Viking. While no formal talks or contact have been reported yet, any potential permanent deal would require an agreement suitable to the Norwegian club.

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Burnley join Sheffield Utd and Stoke in January race for Champions League defender

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