Three Worrall alternatives for Burnley

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Burnley are keen to bring in a new centre half this window.

Burnley manager Sean Dyche has reportedly had an £11.5m bid for Nottingham Forest defender Joe Worrall according to the Daily Mail.

The 21-year-old has caught the attention of Premier League clubs with some impressive displays this season having become a regular in the Forest side this term.

Clarets boss Dyche wants to add more quality to his back line which he feels is lacking a bit of depth so with just over 24 hours to go in the transfer window, he may have to look elsewhere and fast. Here are three alternatives Burnley could target.

Lamine Kone

The Northern Echo report that there have been no formal offers for Lamine Kone but also suggest the Ivorian defender is set to remain on Wearside. The 28-year-old played a key role in keeping Sunderland in the Premier League back in 2016 and was a reported Burnley target in the summer according to the Sunderland Echo.

Sunderland were expected to sell players as well this window to raise funds so should Dyche lodge a suitable bid then Sunderland could be keen to cash in quickly. Kone has recently returned to fitness from injury, having featured for the Black Cats under 23s side.

Andreas Bjelland

Another Championship defender having a fine season is Andreas Bjelland at Brentford. The Danish international, hoping to go to the World Cup, has been solid for the Bees and become a vital part of their defence.

The 29-year-old is out of contract in the summer and GetWestLondon report there has been little progress in contract negotitiations which may force them to sell now rather than lose him for free.

Aden Flint

Aden Flint has become one of Bristol City’s best players. The defender is dangerous in both boxes and could be a useful weapon in Sean Dyche’s team.

Bristol defender Aden Flint (l) challenges Kevin De Bruyne during the Carabao Cup Semi-Final: Second Leg match between Bristol City and Manchester City at Ashton Gate on January 23, 2018…

The 28-year-old has already been subject of bids from Brighton & Hove Albion and Derby County according to the Bristol Post, which is unsurprising given his good form this season so Burnley would have to stump up quite a big fee to acquire his services.