Burnley's former Millwall star Zian Flemming named as transfer 'target' for Leeds United
Burnley forward Zian Flemming named as transfer target for Leeds United
Burnley forward Zian Flemming is reportedly a target for Leeds United.
The 27-year-old made the switch from Millwall to Burnley in August 2024, initially swapping the Lions for the Clarets in a loan deal.
He helped Burnley reach the Premier League in his maiden campaign and became a permanent Claret for a reported £7m post-promotion.
Flemming has notched 10 goals across 27 outings in the top flight this season, but his exploits have not managed to keep Burnley afloat.
Leeds United linked with Burnley frontman Zian Flemming
According to former Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers scout Mick Brown, Leeds could give Flemming a chance to remain in the top tier of English football.
It has been claimed the Dutchman, a product of Ajax’s academy, is among the players to have been looked at by the Whites.
Brown told Football Insider: “Zian Flemming is a target for Leeds. It’s not anything new, they’re not only having a look now that Burnley have gone down, they’ve had scouts keeping an eye on him throughout the season.
“They know they want to sign a new striker, they’ll have a priority option for that position, and then they’ll have options further down the list.
“That’s where I believe Flemming is, he’s on that list of targets but I would be surprised if he was the number-one option for Leeds.
“He’s had a terrific season, 10 goals in the Premier League is nothing to be sniffed at, so he has impressed the clubs who have been watching him.
“But Leeds need a real top-class striker if they want to progress from where they are this season, so while Flemming is an option, I think they’ll look at others first.”
Zian Flemming’s profile
Known for his physicality and link play, Flemming was a regular source of goals in the Eredivise for Fortuna Sittard before Millwall swooped in 2022.
He primarily operates up front but has also enjoyed spells as an attacking midfielder during his career. The 27-year-old has made a total of 67 appearances for Burnley, scoring 25 goals and registering four assists.
Flemming is among the many frontmen to have been linked with Leeds of late with the summer transfer window edging closer. There have also been reports of interest in the likes of Sunderland’s Wilson Isidor, Juventus’ Lois Openda and Feyenoord’s Ayase Ueda.