Which Burnley players should 'stay' and which should 'go' when the club's Premier League fate is decided?
By Dan Black
Published 30th Mar 2022, 06:00 BST
Updated 30th Mar 2022, 12:30 BST
Burnley’s future is still very much undecided.
The Clarets are priced at 5/4 to remain in the Premier League and 8/13 to suffer relegation to the Championship.
Sean Dyche’s side are four points from safety with 11 games remaining, but have still to face all three teams around them in the division.
In fact, Burnley take on Everton (h), bottom-of-the-table Norwich City (a) and Roy Hodgson’s Watford (a) next month in what will surely prove to be a ‘make or break’ period for the club.
The Clarets’ fate will undoubtedly dictate the futures of certain members of the squad, but here’s who we think should remain at Turf Moor next season regardless of the club’s home for the 2022-23 campaign.
We’ve picked out a list of 23 senior squad players and assessed whether they’ve still got a part to play, or whether their time at Burnley is about to come to an end.
In fact, Burnley take on Everton (h), bottom-of-the-table Norwich City (a) and Roy Hodgson’s Watford (a) next month in what will surely prove to be a ‘make or break’ period for the club.
9. Aaron Lennon — STAY
While not a universally popular signing back in the summer, returning after a season in Turkey, Lennon’s form, since December in particular, has been impressive. Not about money for the former England man, and another short-term deal would be a good fit for both parties. Photo: Catherine Ivill
Every club needs that loyal servant who works hard and patiently awaits their chance, and does a good job when required. But he needs to play more often to return to the Ireland thinking. Photo: Gareth Copley
Will provide good competition for the right back spot with Connor Roberts, who seems to have climbed ahead in the pecking order. With another year left to run on his current deal, it wouldn't make any sense to let a player of his ability go. Photo: David Rogers
It would take a lot of money for a rival to prise the winger away from Turf Moor. Endured a challenging season, but there's no doubting that the 22-year-old is an outstanding talent. Form is temporary, class is permanent. He'll come again. Photo: Catherine Ivill