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Burnley should target free agents Gary Cahill, Leroy Fer and Daniel Sturridge this summer

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - MAY 12:Burnley manager Sean Dyche is seen during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Arsenal FC at Turf Moor on May ...
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All three established stars would undoubtedly be great additions for Burnley.

Sean Dyche, Manager of Burnley looks on during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley at Wembley Stadium on August 27, 2017 in London, England.

Burnley boss Sean Dyche will surely be ken to bolster his ranks at Turf Moor this summer, in an effort to build a squad who are capable of not only avoiding relegation, but pushing on towards the top 10.

The problem for the Clarets boss, however, is that he will have to work with one hand tied behind his back, what with funds at Turf Moor being limited to say the very least.

With this in mind, Dyche will have to be thrifty in his player recruitment, so here are three free agent options for Burnley to consider this summer…

Gary Cahill:

The experienced centre-back, with 61 international caps for England to his name, is out of contract with Chelsea this summer, and he possesses all of the attributes that Dyche looks for in a player.

At 33-years-old, Cahill still has a lot to offer at the very highest level, and his leadership skills would undoubtedly help Burnley improve defensively.

Gary Cahill of Chelsea in action during the pre-season friendly match between Chelsea and Olympique Lyonnais at Stamford Bridge on August 7, 2018 in London, England.

Leroy Fer:

The Clarets have often been criticised for lacking creativity and goals from midfield, and the 11-capped Holland international would certainly help the Lancashire outfit address that problem.

Fer has racked up 59 goals and 45 assists in 386 career appearances, and he would provide Dyche with an option that he currently does not possess.

Swansea player Leroy Fer in action during the FA Cup Fourth Round match between Swansea City and Gillingham at Liberty Stadium on January 26, 2019 in Swansea, United Kingdom.

Daniel Sturridge:

The 26-capped England international is a clinical finisher, and he would help Burnley improve upon the potency of their play in the final third.

The 29-year-old has experienced problems with injuries over the past few years, but his availability on a free makes a move for him a no-brainer for Burnley.

Scorer of the equaliser, Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp manager