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.
5. LB: Ricardo Rodriguez
Another experienced head on the field, the Swiss set-piece sensation is the starting left-back. He's got an eye-catching 17/20 'natural fitness' rating, which isn't half-bad for a 33-year-old. Photo: Marco Luzzani
6. CM: Adrien Tameze
The goal-scoring midfielder is another new signing for the Clarets, who had a huge rebuild following their promotion. He's struggling to adapt to Premier League football, as things stand. Photo: Emilio Andreoli
7. CM: Karol Linetty
Burnley completed their central midfield overhaul with the £20m Polish midfielder, who did enough during a brief spell with Watford to convince the club to invest. Photo: Alessandro Sabattini
8. AMR: Demarai Gray
The former England youth star bounced between the likes of Torino and Norwich City after leaving Leicester City, and is now in his second season at Turf Moor. Photo: Alex Pantling