Burnley FC: If nothing happens, these 5 players are going to leave Turf Moor | OneFootball

The players out of contract at the end of the season at Burnley

Burnley’s sights are set on promotion back to the Premier League this season.

The Clarets are aiming to earn a top two finish under Scott Parker to earn their place in the top flight again at the first attempt.

The Lancashire outfit face competition from Leeds United and Sheffield United, which is likely to go down to the wire as we approach the final rounds of fixtures.

But Burnley will also have one eye on the upcoming summer transfer window and their potential business, including which players might depart Turf Moor.

Here, we weigh up what the future holds for the five players in Parker’s side whose contracts are set to expire at the end of the campaign…

Josh Brownhill

Josh Brownhill has been a key figure for Burnley this season, with the club captain also being their top scorer in the Championship from midfield.

The Clarets’ promotion push would be a lot weaker without his big moments this year, but a new contract has yet to be agreed.

This means he will be available for nothing at the end of the campaign if nothing is agreed before then, which would be a big blow for the club.

The Lancashire outfit should be doing everything they can to convince the 29-year-old to stay beyond his current deal, but he may fancy a new challenge away from Turf Moor after a number of years at the club.

CJ Egan-Riley

CJ Egan-Riley has also been a critical part of Parker’s side so far this season, with the defender proving pivotal to their excellent record at the back.

Burnley were the first team to reach 10 clean sheets in a row in the history of the second tier of English football, with the 22-year-old featuring regularly as part of that back four, which could be seen as somewhat of a surprise given last season, he was playing in the second tier of Dutch football.

However, he will depart Burnley at the end of the season if a new deal cannot be sorted out, although due to his age, the Clarets would be entitled to some form of financial compensation if the ex-Man City defender is on the move.

Nathan Redmond

Nathan Redmond has been with the Clarets since 2023, but has struggled for game time due to fitness issues.

These problems have persisted under Parker, and he has made very little impact this year amid their promotion push.

Even with the option to extend his deal by another 12 months, the 31-year-old is likely to depart Turf Moor this summer.

Jonjo Shelvey

Jonjo Shelvey joined Burnley in January as a free agent, agreeing to a short-term deal in a bid to help the club in their push for promotion.

However, the midfielder appeared just four times in all competitions before suffering a season-ending injury in the 3-0 FA Cup last 16 defeat by Preston North End.

That is likely going to bring his time at Turf Moor to an end, with there being little chance of an extended deal coming his way.

Ashley Barnes

Ashley Barnes returned to Burnley in similar circumstances, arriving in January after agreeing a termination of his contract with Norwich City.

The veteran striker was never expected to play a major role on the pitch, with his experience and know-how in the dressing room being the main reason he has been brought back for the final months of the season.

Barnes did get his first goal back in a Clarets shirt in early March in a 4-0 drubbing of Luton Town, but don't expect him to receive that much game-time between now and the end of the campaign - you can also expect him to exit the club come the summer too.