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  1. 'You want to keep all your best players': What Jackson saidpublished at 19:27 BST 24 May

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    Burnley interim head coach Mike Jackson speaking to Sky Sports: "We didn't start the game well at all. We haven't been used to having a lot of the ball, so when you do have it, you can be a little bit sloppy. But we had a few words at half-time - we fixed a couple of things and created a lot of chances, and solved a lot of the problems we were causing ourselves."

    On whether the club can keep striker Zian Flemming in the Championship: "For him to get another goal in the Premier League is outstanding for him personally. You want to keep all your best players, but the reality of what's happened this season means it can be difficult. The club will do its best - it's a balancing act looking at the finances, but you want to try to keep your best players."

    On appointing a new manager after Scott Parker's departure: "Since Scott left, it's been a bit quiet on that front. The club have to do its due diligence on where to go. We've been in this situation before and it's not good to be in it again. We have to learn from it and know what we need in the Championship next season. Setbacks define you, but it's what we do next that matters."

    On whether there will be clarity in the next couple of weeks: "Hopefully, yeah. I don't know the talks that have gone on, but the sooner they can get the appointment they're after, then you can start to plan a little bit more."

    Did you know?

    • Flemming has scored 11 goals in the Premier League this season for Burnley, with only Chris Wood (14 in 2019-20 and 12 in 2020-21) and Ashley Barnes (12 in 2018-19) managing more for the club in a campaign in the competition.

  2. Analysis: A summer of change awaitspublished at 18:43 BST 24 May

    Adwaidh Rajan
    BBC Sport journalist

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    Burnley would not have thought things could get worse after it was confirmed as early as April that they will head straight back to the Championship.

    But Wolves threatened to pile on the misery on the final day, taking the lead early through Adam Armstrong to condemn the hosts to the bottom of the 'as it stands' table.

    It took Zian Flemming to step up once again as the 27-year-old striker has done so often this season with his 11th goal of the season.

    The Clarets finished the season with the worst home record in the top flight this season, only picking up 13 points from 19 matches. They have also now gone 15 games without a win in front of their fans.

    While Flemming would hope his impressive goals tally would boost his hopes of making the Netherlands squad for the World Cup this summer, the Clarets will now turn their full attention to appointing a successor for Scott Parker, who left the club last month following their relegation from the Premier League.

    Wales manager Craig Bellamy, his former Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard and Cardiff City head coach Brian Barry-Murphy have been heavily linked with the vacant position.

    But whoever takes charge faces a significant challenge if they are to guide Burnley back to the Premier League.

  3. Burnley 1-1 Wolves - send us your thoughtspublished at 18:07 BST 24 May

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    A draw against fellow relegated side Wolves ended a miserable season in the Premier League for Burnley.

    There is likely to be a summer of change at the Clarets as attention turns to the Championship.

    Whether you were at the game or following from elsewhere, we want to know how you are feeling.

    Get in touch with your views here

    Come back to this page for a selection of your replies - reaction and analysis to follow shortly

  4. Burnley v Wolves: Team newspublished at 14:52 BST 24 May

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    Burnley and Wolves have both made one change for Sunday's final game of the Premier League season.

    Burnley XI: Weiss, Walker, Tuanzebe, Ugochukwu, Anthony, Humphreys, Florentino, Tchaouna, Flemming, Pires, Mejbri.

    Subs: Dubravka, Bruun Larsen, Edwards, Roberts, Ekdal, Ward-Prowse, Amdouni, Laurent, Barnes.

    Wolves XI: Sa, Mosquera, Santiago Bueno, Krejci, Wolfe, Rodrigo Gomes, Andre, Angel Gomes, Mane, Hwang, Armstrong.

    Subs: Bentley, Lima, Tchatchoua, Toti, Hugo Bueno, Sutherland, Abbey, Edozie, Arokodare.

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  5. Follow Sunday's Premier League finale livepublished at 14:13 BST 24 May

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  6. Sutton's predictions: Burnley v Wolvespublished at 17:14 BST 23 May

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    Since Wolves beat Liverpool on 3 March, these two teams have not managed a single win between them out of a total of 16 games.

    Wolves were showing some signs of improvement back then, but they could not sustain it. It's been a horrible season for them.

    As for Burnley, well they put up a decent fight against Arsenal on Monday but they still lost - and that is probably the story of their campaign.

    So, will either of them give their fans something to smile about on Sunday? Wolves have not won an away league game all season, and I don't see that changing now.

    The sensible thing to do here would be to go for a draw but I have got a predictions title to win so I need to take some risks. I am going to back Burnley to edge it.

    Sutton's prediction: 1-0

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  7. Burnley v Wolves: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 13:02 BST 23 May

    Prudent Nsengiyumva
    BBC Sport journalist

    Relegated Burnley and Wolves have little at stake beyond the small incentive of avoiding a last-place finish. It is only the second time two already-relegated sides have met on the final day in the Premier League era.

    Burnley's effort without a cutting edge

    Mike Jackson cut a frustrated figure after Burnley's narrow 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, admitting he was "disappointed that we didn't win the game."

    If you didn't know their league position, you might have assumed they were pushing for Europe rather than fighting to avoid finishing bottom.

    The Clarets competed well against the now champions. They stayed organised, restricted Arsenal to just three shots on target and stayed in the contest deep into the game.

    In isolation, it was a performance to build on.

    But as has so often been the case, the decisive moment went against them.

    A set-piece proved costly, and at the other end Burnley offered little threat. They failed to register a shot on target, underlining a recurring problem.

    Across the season, they have struggled to turn effort into attacking quality – reflected in their league's fewest shot count (339), lack of accuracy and frequent blanks in front of goal.

    Burnley have lost just one of their last 10 Premier League meetings with Wolves and are chasing a second league double over them. However, their home form is horrendous, with a long winless run of 14 games at Turf Moor stretching back to October.

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    Wolves' flashes that came too late

    Wolves' season of struggle has been laid bare by the 272 days they've spent rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table, the longest any side has ever spent in a single campaign.

    There have been moments that hinted at more, though. The standout came in March when they beat Liverpool 2-1, a result that briefly suggested a late push for survival might be possible.

    But the revival never materialised. Away from home, Wolves have struggled badly, still searching for a first league win on the road this season.

    That has been a key factor in why they have largely remained at the bottom of the table for so long.

    If they can earn that elusive victory, it would be enough to move them above Burnley and avoid finishing bottom.

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  8. Jackson on team selection, Barnes and learning from mistakespublished at 14:24 BST 21 May

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    Burnley interim boss Mike Jackson has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Wolves at Turf Moor (kick-off 16:00 BST).

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • On team selection for the final day of the season: "Obviously, you're looking at how we can give people some minutes, manipulate the squad a little bit, but it is tricky. It is something I have to sit down and look at in the next couple of days. That is definitely in my thought process. It is the worst part of the job, having to pick a team and leaving somebody out – you don't want to do that."

    • On people in the club wanting to draw a line under this season: "There will be, let's be honest. There are probably bits of it where people are saying 'it is nearly done, I can't wait for it to get finished', but that is them. I can't influence that. You still have to be professional no matter what your role is."

    • Clarets forward Ashley Barnes' contract expires at the end of the campaign, but Jackson did not confirm whether the 36-year-old would feature against Wolves: "Barnesy is away on his coaching course at this moment in time, so we just have to have look at the whole squad and what we need for the game."

    • Jackson admitted he has "mixed emotions" towards the final day of the season, as they "have not achieved" their aim of staying in the top-flight.

    • The interim head coach said Burnley have to "learn" from their past two experiences of failing to stay in the league, adding: "We must sit down as a club and really look at if we get back up again, how do we then stay in this division. That is something that is ongoing."

    • On facing Wolves: "The boys know what we need to do and what the game is. Nobody wants to finish bottom of the league, our full focus will be on that now. We have to maintain what we have been doing the past couple of games – we go for it again, and we try and win the game. You shouldn't be walking away from the ground knowing you have not played your part."

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  9. 'I will not miss VAR one bit next season'published at 14:16 BST 19 May

    Natalie Bromley
    Fan writer

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    Have you seen that advert from before the most recent Women's World Cup, fronted by male stars such as Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann which showcases the French footballing skill on the international stage? Except there is a twist - it is, in fact, coverage of the women's team with the male players super-imposed over the top.

    Well, imagine it is Monday 18 May, 2026 and you are watching Arsenal take on Burnley in a crucial Premier League game which may well dictate the destination of the title. Hannibal Mejbri lunges in on Declan Rice in a reckless and high challenge, plunging his studs into Rice's calf muscles. The referee makes no hesitation in showing Hannibal a straight red and Burnley are left with 10 men as he makes his way down the tunnel.

    "But that's not them you've just seen" is the headline in the French advert. And oh, don't we know it. Because this is the Premier League and VAR in 2026.

    There is not a scenario in the world where Kai Havertz should have stayed on the pitch following his awful challenge on Lesley Ugochukwu.

    A statement from the Premier League Match Centre said: "The referee's call of yellow card to Havertz was checked and confirmed by VAR - with the challenge deemed not to be serious foul play."

    VAR is done. What is the point of it? Every single week we are reviewing mistakes and controversy and trying to understand baffling decisions. I will not miss it one bit next season.

    In the meantime, there was a lot to be said about Burnley's own performance.

    Mike Jackson has them playing with a little more freedom and we are a little more attacking. It is unclear as to the value of this improved confidence, given we do not yet know how many of this side will be sold in the summer, but beating Wolves on Sunday to avoid finishing bottom would be a morale boost for the fans.

    Find more from Natalie Bromley at No Nay Never podcast, external

  10. Arsenal 1-0 Burnley - the fans' verdictpublished at 11:15 BST 19 May

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    Burnley were beaten 1-0 by title-chasers Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on Monday and we asked for your views on the Clarets' performance against the Gunners.

    Here are some of your replies:

    Neil: A battling performance overall, however the different class told in the end. The result in games often hinge on one decision and, as usual, VAR chose to ignore an obvious red card decision in favour of Burnley. Who knows what could have happened against a 10-man Arsenal? Good riddance to VAR next season, it has ruined the fans' enjoyment of the game.

    Steve: Another satisfying performance from Burnley, albeit too little too late. We are playing more freely and we are attacking teams, yet we are now more solid in defence.

    Simon: Considering the way this season has gone, Burnley's display at Arsenal deserved huge credit. Mike Jackson has immediately done what supporters had been pleading for all year - take the handbrake off. Burnley still had to defend heroically for long periods against the league's best side, but there was finally an attacking threat too. Loum Tchaouna's pace and Jaidon Anthony's creativity are no longer being restricted by an overly cautious setup. The biggest frustration is this shift in approach has arrived far too late, leaving many wondering what might have happened if the change come before our fate was effectively sealed.

  11. Analysis: Uphill task for Claretspublished at 23:17 BST 18 May

    Alex Howell
    Football reporter

    Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley.Image source, Getty Images

    It was always going to tough for Burnley, given the disappointing season they have had, to get a result away to the league leaders.

    The Clarets, rooted in 19th place since November, have suffered their third Premier League relegation in five seasons and are without a permanent manager following the departure of Scott Parker.

    They have won just one of their past 27 league games and managed just two away victories all season.

    Winger Loum Tchaouna did provide a bright spark for Burnley, almost helping his side into an unlikely first-half lead when his cross was put wide by Hannibal Mejbri.

    Jaidon Anthony also gave Burnley threat down the other wing with his pace but he could only produce a curling effort that went over the bar in the second half.

    Burnley reached 100 points the last time they were in the Championship, to earn promotion to the Premier League, and can only hope that they can bounce back again after failing to establish themselves this time around.

  12. Arsenal 1-0 Burnley: What Jackson saidpublished at 22:48 BST 18 May

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    Burnley interim boss Mike Jackson speaking to the BBC: "Over the last two games, they have been positive performances. We knew the challenge that we were coming into tonight. A lot of people probably thought we might give up after what happened with the relegation and accused the boys of not trying, so I am really pleased tonight and the last game as well to show what they are actually capable of.

    "The capability they have got and showed, that has to be a minimum for them. At this level, they can do it and they have shown that tonight, they showed it against Villa. We came on the wrong side of the result, and a decision that I think is not the best, but I am really pleased for the group.

    "It has been there in spells but it is just the consistency. If you are not winning games, that can affect the confidence. It is a young group in terms of experience and they are learning. I am sure you will see some of that team, some of that group in the Premier League, whether it is this year, next year or years to come, because there is a lot of talent just not the experience needed."

    On the Havertz non-red: "Yes you know the one I am talking about. In today's game, it is a red card and it is dangerous. He could have injured him as well. That means that they go down to 10 with 20 minutes to go, we are still in the game. We stayed in the game as long as we could. They're big decisions that sometimes we don't get, and we haven't got throughout the season."

    On the future of the club: "I've not thought about that. I've had this remit for the last three games and that is all I'm focused on, to be honest."

    Did you know?

    • Burnley suffered their 24th Premier League defeat of the season, equalling their most league defeats in a season, also losing 24 in 2009-10 and 2023-24.

    • Burnley's Lucas Pires has never ended on the winning side in any of his 19 Premier League appearances (D8 L11), with only Ben Brereton (24) ever playing more games without a win in Premier League history.

    • Burnley have failed to score in 14 of their 37 games, only Wolverhampton Wanderers (19) have failed to score more often in the Premier League this season.

  13. Arsenal v Burnley: Team newspublished at 19:03 BST 18 May

    Arsenal line-up.

    With right-back Ben White out with a knee injury that will see him miss the World Cup, Cristhian Mosquera is his replacement.

    That is one of three changes from the Arsenal side that began the 1-0 win at West Ham. Kai Havertz gets the nod up front, with Viktor Gyokeres among the substitutes, while Martin Odegaard is back in midfield, replacing Myles Lewis-Skelly.

    Arsenal XI: Raya, Calafiori, Gabriel, Saliba, Mosquera, Odegaard, Rice, Trossard, Eze, Saka, Havertz.

    Subs: Arrizabalaga, Hincapie, Lewis-Skelly, Zubimendi, Dowman, Martinelli, Madueke, Jesus, Gyokeres.

    Already-relegated Burnley name the same 11 that began the 2-2 draw with Aston Villa on 10 May.

    Burnley XI: Weiss, Pires, Esteve, Tuanzebe, Walker, Ugochukwe, Florentino, Anthony, Mejbri, Tchaouna, Flemming.

    Subs: Dubravka, Hartman, Humphreys, Worrall, Ward-Prowse, Laurent, Bruun Larsen, Amdouni, Edwards.

    Arsenal line-up.
  14. 'Let's make this Arsenal side work for the title'published at 15:32 BST 18 May

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    Burnley's fate is already sealed, but the Clarets can have a big say on who wins the Premier League title.

    It is still all to play for between league leaders Arsenal and Manchester City, so Monday's game at the Emirates is a must-win one for the Gunners.

    Can the Clarets cause an upset?

    Natalie Bromley from the No Nay Never podcast, external said: "It feels nice to be part of the narrative for tonight's game, having spent most of the season feeling irrelevant and invisible.

    "Perhaps this Burnley side can find a competitive edge and make themselves part of history after all.

    "It would go a long way to get the fans back on side, seeing a team play for pride and with fierceness.

    "Let's at least make this Arsenal side work for the title."

  15. Arsenal v Burnley: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 12:55 BST 18 May

    Prudent Nsengiyumva
    BBC Sport journalist

    Arsenal can't seal the Premier League title on Monday night (20:00 BST), even with a win, after Man City's midweek victory pushed any celebrations back. But three points would edge them closer to ending a 22 year wait. Burnley, already relegated, have nothing at stake — yet they've shown they can still upset bigger plans.

    Gunners in dreamland with two games to clinch the title

    Arsenal have spent three seasons living with the sting of near misses, always measured against a relentless Manchester City side that has dominated the Premier League.

    Six titles in eight years, Arsenal finishing runners up three times, and every doubt that comes with it.

    Even the 2-1 defeat in April at the Etihad felt, to many, like the script repeating itself.

    That sense of scepticism only deepened on Wednesday night.

    Mikel Arteta revealed in his press conference that he missed City's 3-0 dismantling of Palace as he was at a "good dinner", but digesting the scoreline later may have reinforced the level Arsenal must match.

    This time, however, the picture is different.

    The Gunners are 180 minutes from ending a two decade wait for the title.

    Burnley first, then Crystal Palace.

    Win both, and the trophy finally returns to north London for the first time since 2004.

    No games in hand for City. No late surge to overhaul them.

    And they seem to have turned last season's pain into a habit of meeting these moments head on.

    Arteta's men couldn't have asked for a more favourable opponent either, on paper.

    They've lost just one of their 19 Premier League games against Burnley and have been ruthless against relegated sides, winning all 10 such fixtures that season.

    Control has been their trademark.

    Eighteen clean sheet wins, seven by 1-0, and a bench that keeps delivering—17 goals scored or assisted by substitutes.

    The opportunity is there to finish the job and put that "bottle jobs" tag to bed once and for all.

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    Burnley relegated, but still dangerous

    Burnley are already down but far from passive. Last weekend's 2-2 draw with Aston Villa — against a side chasing the Champions League — showed they can still cause problems. They opened the scoring, created enough chances to win, and refused to fold even after falling 2-1 behind. It is exactly the sort of warning Arsenal cannot ignore.

    But this may still be a tall order for even the most optimistic Clarets fans. Mike Jackson's side have taken just one win from their last 27 league games, and a trip to the Emirates rarely ends well.

    Burnley have never scored more than once in a Premier League match against the Gunners. Their record in final away games is thin too, with only two wins in nine top flight seasons.

    Still, the fight they showed against Villa suggests they won't simply fade away. Arsenal, with everything on the line, know complacency is the one opponent they cannot let in.

    A table showing Burnley's record at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League.
  16. Sutton's predictions: Arsenal v Burnley published at 19:04 BST 17 May

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    It is Arsenal's title. They are not going to blow it now, against Burnley.

    I can see it being quite a comfortable evening for the Gunners, actually. The home crowd will be nervous until they score but I can see Mikel Arteta's side making an early breakthrough.

    As much as Burnley are still scrapping, which they showed with their draw against Aston Villa last week, they have frustrated their own supporters much more than they have frustrated the opposition this season.

    Arsenal are a much better team and, whether it comes from a set-play or open play, they will have too much for them.

    Sutton's prediction: 3-0

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  17. Jackson on Hannibal, mood and 'thriving' at the Emiratespublished at 15:19 BST 14 May

    Melissa Edwards
    BBC Sport journalist

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    Burnley interim boss Mike Jackson has been speaking to the media before Monday's Premier League game against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium (kick-off 20:00 BST).

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • Hannibal Mejbri could be fit for the trip to north London. Jackson said they will make "a call closer to the time" after the 23-year-old was withdrawn early in the 2-2 draw with Aston Villa last week as a precaution. He added: "Virtually everyone is fit for selection again, apart from Connor [Roberts], who will be with the under-21s and playing some game time in that."

    • On the morale after picking up a point last Sunday: "The mood after the game was really good. As the week goes on, you still get dips because, ultimately, we've not been what we wanted or set out to achieve. It's the job of the coaching staff to try to keep the intensity and we still have to work towards the games in the competition we're in."

    • Burnley were relegated after a 1-0 defeat by Manchester City in April, but the interim coach believes there's still a lot for his players to play for in the last two games. He said: "Let's not beat around the bush, there's going to be players that will leave, people that will stay and other people that will come in. That's just a normal thing in football. But for them, every time you get a chance to go and perform, you go and show them what you can do. It's very simple, to be honest, and we dress it up too much. When you get the chance to perform in the Premier League, do your best and go and perform."

    • Jackson said he didn't like seeing what happened to former boss and "close friend" Scott Parker, but that it has been a "privilege" trying to help the club and players since he took charge last month.

    • When asked about his own future, he said: "I had one conversation with the chairman after what happened with Scott. Since then, I haven't had any communication regarding all that - that's gone on in the background."

    • It is expected to be an intense meeting at the Emirates, as Arsenal chase the league title, and Jackson wants to see his players "thrive" in the environment. He said: "You look at a game like that and the importance of it to everyone in the competition but, from our point of view, you have to look at it as an opportunity. One - to be involved in a game like that; two - to be excited about that as a platform to go and perform. We can't influence everything that's going on around it and all the noise about this game, but what we can do is make sure, like we did against Villa last week, that we're still taking this competition really seriously. That's what we'll do."

    • Jackson added: "The outcome is already decided in everyone else's eyes, but we've got to go there with some belief and have a go. Go and thrive in that environment. You've worked your whole career to get in that sort of environment - then go and do it."

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  18. Would a corner rule change work?published at 11:18 BST 13 May

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    Former Premier League assistant referee Darren Cann has outlined his idea to improve how corners are officiated in future.

    In the aftermath of weekend controversy over players grappling in the penalty area, he has told BBC Sport a rule whereby attacking players cannot enter the six-yard box until a corner has been taken would be his preference.

    Ex-Premier League defender Nedum Onuoha backed the idea and thinks it will add "creativity" to corner kicks and the move would force "people to think in a different way".

    You can watch a clip of the debate above, with Onuoha stating: "Twenty players standing in the six-yard box, you have to ask yourself, is that what you want to see? And is that the best version of the game?"

  19. Wales confident of retaining Bellamypublished at 16:06 BST 12 May

    Dafydd Pritchard
    BBC Sport Wales

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    Football Association of Wales (FAW) bosses are "very confident" Craig Bellamy will remain head coach of the men's national team despite interest from Burnley.

    Bellamy is among the candidates for the managerial vacancy at Turf Moor after Scott Parker left by mutual consent following the Clarets' relegation from the Premier League.

    Although the Clarets have not made an official approach to the FAW, it is believed they have informally sounded Bellamy out about the possibility of taking over.

    But following lengthy discussions with the ex-Wales captain, senior sources at the FAW have told BBC Sport Wales they are convinced he will stay until his contract expires in 2028.

    One of the main reasons is Bellamy's desire to lead his country at Euro 2028, which Wales will co-host alongside England, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland.

    While Bellamy relishes his job, the former Liverpool and Manchester City forward has made no secret of the fact that he wants to manage at the highest level of club football.

    The FAW is aware of interest in him from clubs other than Burnley but has some security in the form of a release clause which would require any potential suitor to pay at least £700,000 to buy Bellamy out of his contract.