The powerful 20-year-old is viewed by manager Tony Mowbray as a direct replacement for Scotland international Ross Stewart, who made an £8m switch to Championship rivals Southampton on deadline day.
Burstow made his Premier League debut against West Ham earlier this season and started up front for Mauricio Pochettino’s side in Tuesday’s 2-1 victory over Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup but was lured to Wearside by the promise of regular football.
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