According to a report from Anthony Joseph, two bids from Burnley for Portland Timbers centre-back Finn Surman have been rejected. The offers were below the MLS club's valuation of the player. Surman's contract has four months remaining, and Portland Timbers has an option for a one-year extension.

Sources have told Football Insider that Burnley have had an opening bid for Portland Timbers defender Finn Surman rejected. Burnley remains hopeful of reaching an agreement in the near future, despite Portland Timbers' reluctance to sell. Surman's contract at Portland Timbers is currently set to run until December, and while the club has the option to extend by one year, they could be forced to sell him. Burnley has identified Finn Surman as an option to improve their defense following their relegation to the Championship, and work is ongoing to finalize a deal. Scouts have been impressed by Surman's performances in the MLS and at the World Cup, and there is a belief that his attributes make him ideal for the new manager, Nicky Hayen. Surman has emerged as one of Burnley's leading targets in the window's final stages.

A bid from Burnley for Finn Surman, a 22-year-old defender for Portland Timbers and New Zealand, has reportedly been rejected. The defender, who has 22 caps and 3 goals for New Zealand, joined the MLS side on July 20, 2024, and his contract runs until December 31, 2026. During the current MLS season, Surman has made 20 appearances, scoring one goal and providing one assist. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €1.80m. Derby County have also been linked with the player.