Manuel Benson
28-Year-Old
Maccabi Haifa
Heading to Maccabi Haifa
Benson returned to Burnley from his loan spell at Swansea City and has now completed a permanent move to Israeli team Maccabi Haifa, his former club announced Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Benson saw little action in the English Championship over the 2025/26 season, ending up with five shots and five crosses but no goals or assists across 138 minutes of play. The forward has previously featured as a depth option for Burnley, and recently gained some international experience with Angola. However, he hasn't found consistent production in the last couple of years.
Benson saw little action in the English Championship over the 2025/26 season, ending up with five shots and five crosses but no goals or assists across 138 minutes of play. The forward has previously featured as a depth option for Burnley, and recently gained some international experience with Angola. However, he hasn't found consistent production in the last couple of years.
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Loaned to Swansea
Benson has been loaned to Swansea City from Burnley, according to his parent club.
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On bench to face Luton
Benson (undisclosed) is on the bench for Friday's match against Luton Town.
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Out against Wolves
Benson (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's match against Wolves.
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In contention Tuesday
Benson (undisclosed) should be in the mix for the squad against Wolverhampton on Tuesday, per Matt Scrafton of the Burnley Express.
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Gets minutes with U21 side
Benson (undisclosed) was able to play 60 minutes with the U21 side and is listed as questionable for Saturday's trip to Arsenal.
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Could return to Championship
Southampton are considering a move for Benson, according to The Daily Echo.
ANALYSIS
Benson has struggled to make an impact for Burnley this season, and there's a chance he might suit better on a Championship team. Southampton are in dire need of a central midfielder, so this might be a deal that would suit all parties involved.
Benson has struggled to make an impact for Burnley this season, and there's a chance he might suit better on a Championship team. Southampton are in dire need of a central midfielder, so this might be a deal that would suit all parties involved.