How Burnley's intriguing £150m starting line-up could look in five years time - according to Football Manager
For a bit of fun, we've used the latest edition of Football Manager to travel five years into the future, and taken a look at how Burnley's side shapes up. This is how the management simulator predicts the Clarets will be lining up in January 2026.
1. GK: Angus Gunn
You join us in January 2026, where Burnley are in a relegation battle after bouncing back from the Championship at the first time of asking. Gunn is their new number one, joining from Bristol City for a bargain fee of £3m. Photo: James Chance
2. RB: Kyle Walker-Peters
The ex-Spurs man starts on the right in the Clarets' new-look defence. He's in his fourth season at the club, and is one of their most consistent performers at the back. Photo: Michael Steele
3. CB: Lee O'Connor
After loan spells with the likes of Rangers and Udinese, Burnley spent £20m in the last transfer window to bring in the Republic of Ireland international. He's not making the best of cases to replace James Tarkowski so far. Photo: Harry Murphy
4. CB: Lewis Dunk
The veteran defender, now 34, joined the club for a mere £400k the previous season. Despite his advancing footballing years, he's still a real asset to the club, and plays week in, week out. Photo: PAUL CHILDS