For Burnley, unless something drastic happens between now and May, it looks like they’ll be heading back to the Championship.
But what sort of squad will they have at their disposal? It was a summer of real change at Turf Moor, with the club making 15 new signings in total.
There’s unlikely to be the same sort of turnover (although who knows?), but some change is inevitable given the number of players currently out of contract come the end of the season.
Here’s the current status of the 11 players whose current deals expire at the end of the season:
There’s unlikely to be the same sort of turnover (although who knows?), but some change is inevitable given the number of players currently out of contract come the end of the season.
5. Maxime Esteve
Joined the club on loan from Montpellier during the January transfer window. But it has since been confirmed the deal will be made permanent at the end of the season, regardless of what division Burnley are in. Photo: Alex Davidson
6. David Fofana
Currently on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season. Will head back to Stamford Bridge in May. Photo: Matt McNulty
7. Johann Berg Gudmundsson
Current deal runs out at the end of the season, but the Clarets do have the option to extend by 12 months. If it's not triggered, Gudmundsson will end his eight-year spell with the club. Photo: Alex Davidson
8. Bailey Peacock-Farrell
Current deal runs out at the end of the season but the club do have an option for a further year. Currently out on loan with Danish side AGF. Photo: Alex Livesey