Town have made a formal bid for Burnley striker Zian Flemming.

The Blues were first linked with the 28-year-old a week ago and now, as per widespread reports, we understand an offer has been tabled.

Town want to add an experienced frontman to their ranks prior to the transfer window closing tomorrow at 11pm with a loan move for Aston Villa’s Tammy Abraham appearing to have stalled, the clubs having agreed terms but the player not having acceded to the switch.

Speaking after yesterday’s game at Manchester United, manager Gary O’Neil confirmed the Blues are looking to do more business.

“We’re trying to do a couple of bits if we can,” O’Neil said. “No confirmation from me on positions, but we are trying to do a couple more if we can. Let’s see how the next couple of days unfold, but we are trying.”

Flemming has been tipped for a move away from Turf Moor all summer following Burnley’s relegation to the Championship with Everton, Lille and Brentford having been linked and is understood to have told the Clarets he wants a move away to either the Premier League or another top European division.

Yesterday, it was reported that Ligue 1 Lille were in advanced talks to sign the 6ft 1in tall frontman.

The Dutchman joined the Lancastrians from Millwall in August 2024, initially on loan with the move made permanent for £7 million the following summer.

Last season, Amsterdam-born Flemming netted 12 times in total, 11 in the Premier League, and this term has already bagged three in two matches.

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