Coventry City's English striker Ellis Simms has been linked with a move to Burnley as a potential replacement should their current forward, Zian Flemming, depart the club. Following the Sky Blues' promotion to the Premier League, it is believed that the 25-year-old's playing time may become limited, which could lead to a return to the Championship, a league where he has previously performed well. Simms is regarded as a potential upgrade for Burnley's attack and a transfer is viewed as financially feasible. The forward, who joined Coventry in July 2023, is under contract until 2027 and has also recently attracted interest from Wolverhampton Wanderers, West Bromwich Albion, and Stoke City. His transfer from Everton in 2023 was for a fee reported to have the potential to rise to €9.4 million, while reports in August 2026 suggested Stoke City could acquire him for less than €11.8 million. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €12.00m.