Burnley may target Middlesbrough's 25-year-old Slovakian international David Strelec as a potential, though perhaps ambitious, replacement should their striker Zian Flemming depart. Strelec has been linked with an exit from his club, as the signing of Will Lankshear is expected to limit his opportunities to start. In his first Championship campaign, Strelec scored eight goals and provided one assist. While he might not be an inexpensive option for Burnley, he could be tempted by the prospect of a starting role at a promotion-chasing side. The forward, who has 39 caps and 10 goals for Slovakia, joined Middlesbrough in September 2025 for a reported €7.5 million fixed fee and is under contract until June 2030. He has a current market value of €8.00m, according to Transfermarkt. He has also been linked with clubs including PAOK and Getafe.