There was an expectation that he’d leave last summer to be a No 1 somewhere else, so it makes sense for all parties if he moves on. It’s a credit to the Northern Ireland international that he has adapted to Kompany’s system and shown himself comfortable playing out from the back, filling in well when required - even if his limited passing range is noticeable when compared to Muric. The Athletic has assessed all Burnley’s current players, including this season’s loan signings and also those farmed out in January, as they will come back into the thinking, to judge who is ready for the step up and whose future may lie elsewhere.ĭespite 15 clean sheets in the Championship so far, Arijanet Muric will be a lot busier in the Premier League (Photo: Naomi Baker/Getty Images) Some calls appear more clear-cut than others, while several of the squad have not shown themselves to be capable - just because they have played in the Premier League before does not mean they will shine on the club’s return to that level. To avoid confusion, the question being posed in this article is: which players will excel for Burnley in the top flight next season. Barnes, for example, will leave in the summer after his contract expires. Only eight of their current players, a figure that includes loan signings Nathan Tella and Michael Obafemi, have played more than five Premier League games and there is no guarantee all of the other six - Connor Roberts, Josh Brownhill, Jack Cork, Jay Rodriguez, Ashley Barnes and Charlie Taylor - will still be at Turf Moor next season. Burnley prioritised youth last summer following relegation to the EFL and assembled a talented and hungry new squad, but only a few members of it have previous Premier League experience. Who Burnley need to add and at which positions will be informed by what is already on the books and whether it’s felt players can adjust to, and match, the greater quality waiting in the top flight. Burnley now work two transfer windows in advance and manager Vincent Kompany is pleased with the progress that has been made heading into this summer’s one. Preparations for the 2023-24 season have been ongoing since November but stepped up during the March international break when pre-season and recruitment plans were finalised.
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