Burnley manager Nicky Hayen has confirmed the club has not yet decided who will fill the final place in its 25-man squad list. The Clarets submitted a list of 24 players after the summer transfer window closed, leaving one slot open for a potential addition before January.
Hayen said the decision on whether to add a player this week or during the upcoming international break is still being discussed. "No, not yet," Hayen said when asked if a choice had been made. "This is also this week, how we're going to deal with it."
The most likely internal candidates are wingers Marcus Edwards and Mike Tresor, who were among eight senior players omitted from the initial squad submission. The others left out were goalkeeper Ben Amos, defenders Jordan Beyer and Bashir Humphreys, full-back Shurandy Sambo, and forwards Ashley Barnes and Michael Obafemi. Both Edwards and Tresor have been informed they are free to leave if an opportunity arises elsewhere.
"I already informed the players one or two weeks ago that we're looking for players, and if they had an option they could go," Hayen explained.
Burnley have also not ruled out a return to the free-agent market, having recently signed veteran striker Jamie Vardy after his contract at Leicester City expired. The club's current league standing provides context for the need to strengthen, as they sit 24th in the Championship with just three points from seven games. Their recent form reads LDLDL, with a 3-1 defeat at Swansea City last time out.
With several players currently sidelined, including Ashley Barnes and Bashir Humphreys, squad depth is a concern. The decision on the final roster spot could provide a boost ahead of a key run of fixtures, starting with a home game against Derby County on 19 September. Fans can track the team's progress and upcoming schedule on the club's fixtures and standings pages.
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