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Report: Burnley linked with surprise move for experienced ex-Rangers man Burnley linked with move for experienced right-back Burnley have held talks with former Rangers defender James Tavernier over a possible free transfer, according to reports. talkSPORT claim the Clarets are showing interest in the 34-year-old right-back, who is also in discussions with Ashley Westwood’s Charlotte FC, of the MLS. French clubs Nice and Paris FC, who Luca Koleosho has recently joined, have also been credited with interest. Burnley FC have been contacted for comment. Nicky Hayen’s side are already well stocked at right-back, with Kyle Walker, Connor Roberts, Oliver Sonne and Shurandy Sambo all on their books. Walker, however, has played at centre-back for much of pre-season, while Roberts has missed the last two friendlies with a knock. Subscribe now for HALF PRICE and catch every minute of our Clarets coverage this season - from pre-season to the final whistle. Click here As for Tavernier, he bid an emotional goodbye to Rangers at the end of last season after bringing an end to his 11-year stay at Ibrox. The Clarets have also been linked with a new signing on the other side of defence in recent days, with talkSPORT also suggesting AEK Athens left-back James Penrice is a player of interest. Hayen’s men were previously linked with Sunderland’s Dennis Cirkin, suggesting a new left-back is one of their key priorities for the final month of the transfer window. Burnley currently have Lucas Pires as their first-choice full-back on the left-hand side, while Bashir Humphreys can also play there.