In the meantime, record numbers of football fans have been taking to Football Manager to get their fix. For a bit of fun, we've fired up the popular management sim and sent the game into the future, to have a peek at who the Clarets are predicted to sign over the next two transfer windows.
5. Jamal Lewis - Norwich City - 27.5 million
Now you're talking! The Clarets smash their transfer record to land the highly- sought after left-back after flogging Charlie Taylor to West Ham for around 17m.
6. Moi Gomez - Villareal - 10.5 million
A dynamic Spanish number ten? Yes please. He's got a 17/20 rating for technique, and has bags of experience playing in La Liga. A fine piece of business.
7. Manu Vallejo - Valencia - Loan
Tired of sitting on the bench for Valencia, the Spanish winger is trying his luck at Turf Moor on a season-long loan. He's agile, pacey and hits a mean cross - in short, a ideal wide man.
8. Sergino Dest - Ajax - Loan
The USA international is worth 7 million, and joins as backup option at right-back to develop his game further in the Premier League.