For a bit of fun, we've simulated the game through to the end of next summer's transfer window, and taken a look at the intriguing signings Burnley are predicted to make. Here's the deals FM21 is backing the Clarets to make over the course of next year.
. The takeover goes through, the new owners sack Dyche
On New Year's Day 2021, the Burnley takeover goes through, and Sean Dyche is brutally sacked (he later goes to Leeds United). In comes ex-Inter boss Luciano Spalletti, which is quite the coup it must be said. Photo: MIGUEL MEDINA
. Facundo Pellistri - Manchester United - Loan
The new era begins with a loan signing, as the exciting Uruguayan youngster rocks up at Turf Moor. He plays on the right wing, and should add some real flair to the Burnley side. Photo: Nathan Stirk
. Andi Zeqiri - Brighton - Loan
Another temporary deal for the Clarets, who aren't exactly splashing the cash in the January transfer window thus far. The Swiss striker wasn't getting much first team football with Brighton, and it's hard to see that changing with Burnley. Photo: Clive Brunskill
. Michael Olise - Reading - £8m
Now you're talking! A fine piece of business sees the Clarets bring in the highly-coveted midfielder for a very reasonable fee. His first touch, flair and pace ratings are top notch. Photo: Alex Pantling
. Felipe Gutierrez - Sporting KC - £1.6m
The 30-year-old Chilean midfielder is drafted in to add some further dynamism to the Burnley midfield. He's worth £8m, so was clearly an absolute bargain of a signing. Photo: Jamie Squire
. Phil Jones - Manchester United - £4.8m
Ben Gibson heads off to Norwich City for £8m, and the money is reinvested in the England international. The defender, who has been linked with the Clarets in real life, takes a big pay cut to seal his Old Trafford exit. Photo: Alex Livesey
5. Felipe Gutierrez - Sporting KC - £1.6m
The 30-year-old Chilean midfielder is drafted in to add some further dynamism to the Burnley midfield. He's worth £8m, so was clearly an absolute bargain of a signing. Photo: Jamie Squire
6. Phil Jones - Manchester United - £4.8m
Ben Gibson heads off to Norwich City for £8m, and the money is reinvested in the England international. The defender, who has been linked with the Clarets in real life, takes a big pay cut to seal his Old Trafford exit. Photo: Alex Livesey
7. Burnley finish in 11th, the summer transfer window begins
A respectable mid-table finish is achieved by Spalletti's side in the 2020/21 season. Johann Gudmundsson, Matej Vydra, Josh Brownhill and Phil Bardsley are all sold as the Italian looks to shape his own side. Photo: JASON CAIRNDUFF
8. Jorge Moreira - River - Free transfer
As soon as the summer transfer window opens, the Clarets swoop for some South American flair. The 31-year-old is a tenacious right-back, who is brought in as a low-cost rotation option. Photo: Amilcar Orfali