Mike Jackson admits it’s inevitable Burnley’s Zian Flemming will attract transfer interest this summer.

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The Dutchman has enjoyed an impressive debut campaign in the Premier League, scoring 10 goals for a side that has already been relegated.

To make his tally all the more impressive, it’s come from just 19 starts, with his game time disrupted by two spells out through injury.

In recent days, Flemming has been linked with the likes of Coventry City, Leeds United and Ipswich Town, three clubs that can all offer something Burnley can’t next season: Premier League football.

When asked if it’s inevitable Flemming will attract interest this summer, Burnley’s interim boss Jackson replied: “Yes, of course, let's not beat around the bush.

“I'm sure anyone who scores eight to 10 goals in the Premier League, then people are always going to be looking at him. You know that as well as I do.

“There’s no point in me sitting here going ‘no’, that's just a fact.

Zian Flemming thanks the fans following the 2-2 draw with Aston Villa at Turf Moor. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

placeholder image — Zian Flemming thanks the fans following the 2-2 draw with Aston Villa at Turf Moor. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

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“Fair play to them [the players]. They're there to better themselves and to keep progressing their career, that's what you want from a player.”

Jackson also believes the forward should be in the discussion for the Netherlands’ squad for this summer’s World Cup, given his record in front of goal.

The 27-year-old is uncapped to date, but has spoken recently about how he feels he ought to be in the frame given this season’s form.

“I'd love him to be,” Jackson added.

“He scored 10 goals in the Premier League. He may not be everybody's cup of tea on the eye sometimes, but as a professional and what he's done to maximise his ability in everything that he does, I think it's an incredible achievement for him.

“You never know, something could happen where he gets called up, but I'd be delighted for him if that happened to him because the way he's applied himself has been tremendous.”

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