Ex-Premier League striker Oli McBurnie ‘rejects chance to TRIPLE his salary’ to seal transfer of a lifetime

OLI MCBURNIE has rejected a triple his money move in order to seal a switch to Las Palmas.

The striker is a free agent after leaving Sheffield United at the end of the season.

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McBurnie‘s contract expired at the Blades after five years at Bramall Lane.

He is now reportedly set for a move to sunny Spain, having verbally agreed on a deal with Las Palmas.

Fabrizio Romano has made the claim on social media and insisted that the Scot will have his medical on Friday.

McBurnie, 28, was not short of interest this summer, with a Spanish report claiming he turned down interest from Saudi Arabia and Turkey.

It has been suggested that the striker would have TRIPLED his money by avoiding Las Palmas.

The LaLiga outfit is believed to have benefitted in the race to sign McBurnie thanks to their “excellent” relationship with the Stellar Group.

The agency represents the striker and he is set to sign a three-year deal in Spain.

McBurnie also turned down the chance to stay in Sheffield and help the Blades battle it out in the Championship.

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Las Palmas survived relegation from LaLiga last season by seven points after finishing 16th.

Should McBurnie complete the move then he will link up with the likes of former Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen and Everton flop Sandro Ramirez.

Last season, he impressed in a poor Sheffield United side with six goals in 21 Premier League appearances.

He also chipped in with three assists as the Blades finished rock bottom of the league.

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