Burnley sign Man City defender Alleyne on loan

Max Alleyne made seven appearances for Manchester City last season across four different competitions [Shutterstock] Burnley have signed Manchester City defender Max Alleyne in a season-long loan deal. Alleyne, 21, spent the first half of last season on loan in the Championship with Watford, making 17 appearances, before being recalled in January. He went on to feature seven times in all competitions for City - and scored in a 10-1 FA Cup win against Exeter. "I first heard of the interest a couple of months ago now and I'm so glad it got done. It's a huge team, a Premier League team to be honest and I'm so buzzing to be here," he told the Burnley website. The Clarets start the new Championship campaign at home to fellow relegated side West Ham on Sunday. The England Under-21 international is Burnley's fourth summer signing. All done deals in August 2026 Latest Burnley news, analysis and fan views Ask about Burnley - what do you want to know?