Burnley striker Zian Flemming is attracting interest from Premier League clubs, with Everton becoming the latest to join the competition.

Journalist Ben Jacobs has stated that Italian, French, and Dutch clubs are interested in signing the 28-year-old.

Flemming showed what he is all about on the first weekend of the new Championship season, scoring twice to help Burnley come from behind to draw 2-2 with West Ham at Turf Moor on Sunday afternoon.

However, Burnley fans may not see Flemming in the second tier for long, with interest in the forward increasing as the summer transfer window nears its completion.

Interest in Zian Flemming so far

Zian Flemming has been a sought-after forward throughout the summer transfer window, with his goal-scoring exploits last season at Turf Moor potentially paving the way for him to return to top level play.

The Dutchman has been vocal about his desire to return to the Premier League if an opportunity arises, but despite widespread interest, it has yet to materialise.

After 11 Premier League goals in 29 games, Flemming has attracted interest from Brentford, Leeds United, Ipswich Town, and Coventry City, with Burnley apparently willing to listen to offers worth approximately €20 million (£17.3 million).

Zian Flemming’s Burnley league numbers

Season

Appearances and Goals

Assists

2024-25 (championship)

35

12

4

2025–26 (Premier League)

29

11

0

2026–27 (Championship)

1 2

 Everton enters Zian Flemming race.

According to a recent post by Ben Jacobs on his X account, Everton are considering a move for Zian Flemming.

Toffees manager David Moyes recently revealed that his club still has a lot of work to do for the remainder of the summer transfer window, and boosting their front department with Flemming might be an option, since Moyes watched his performance last Sunday from the terraces at Turf Moor.

According to Jacobs, Everton has expressed interest in Flemming, but the Merseyside club is anticipated to face competition from clubs in Italy, France, and his native Netherlands, while Burnley remains hopeful that they can keep their star striker.

Nicky Hayen’s plea to Zian Flemming.

Burnley clearly wants to keep Zian Flemming, whose goal-scoring abilities are critical to getting the Clarets back into promotion contention in the Premier League.

According to the BBC, manager Nicky Hayen has expressed his desire for Flemming to stay at the club after his outstanding performance against the Hammers.Hayen joked: “It didn’t help that he scored twice!””I’m pleased with his performance and penalty-taking skills.”Zian is a crucial player for our team, not just for his goals but also for his overall performance.”I’ve said the way we play suits him, so maybe it’s the best choice for him to stay because he can be even more important than before. Maybe wait for six-and-a-half months for the winter break because it can change every time.”I am aware of this, but I believe he is having fun, which is the most important thing right now.

Burnley will find it difficult to retain Zian Flemming.

While Burnley fans have held out hope that Zian Flemming will stay at Turf Moor, his impressive performance against West Ham on the opening weekend has only piqued Everton’s interest, with the Toffees evidently impressed with what they witnessed.

Flemming was also remarkable in the Premier League last season, scoring in double digits while playing for a weak team.

It’s evident that he deserves another chance in the top division with a more established club, and Everton may be a great fit, as the Toffees don’t have the most prolific scorers in Thierno Barry or Beto.

Burnley’s promotion aspirations are heavily reliant on Flemming remaining, and if he does leave, it will be at an inconvenient moment, with the Lancashire club scrambling to fill such a large gaping hole.

The continued attention will worry everyone at Burnley, who are concerned that talk of a Premier League return will turn Flemming’s mind.