Burnley have already added two players to their massive squad this winter as Scott Parker’s side seeks to clinch Premier League promotion at the first attempt – and another star who could fit seamlessly into their squad in the coming weeks is Jeffrey Schlupp, who has been linked with local rivals Blackburn Rovers.
Young, attacking Peruvian right-back Oliver Sonne was announced before the window even opened, having moved to east Lancashire from Danish outfit Silkeborg, where he had plied his trade for the past three-and-a-half years; and, while he was an unknown signing, their other incoming was much more familiar to the Turf Moor faithful, with club legend Ashley Barnes returning to the fore after an 18-month spell with Norwich City.
There is still time for others to join Turf Moor, especially after a slew of squad players left on loan in the first few days of the transfer window – and with experience in high demand in the mill town, Schlupp could be an ideal addition if Parker wants to build the perfect mix of youth, talent, and experience before the February 3 deadline.
Why Scott Parker could make a bid for Jeffrey Schlupp to bolster his promotion chances
Without a doubt, the Clarets have battled with tempo, attacking quality, and dynamism this season. Their defensive record is frequently discussed, but with only 31 goals scored, they are only joint 11th in the Championship goals scored column with newcomers Derby County, a situation that may require immediate correction as the campaign enters its second half.
Furthermore, their productivity has not been particularly impressive. Jaidon Anthony has only three goals, while fellow wingers Jeremy Sarmiento and Luca Koleosho each have two, indicating that more needs to be done if they are to dominate opponents.
Schlupp has 22 Premier League goals, and as a left-footed player, the Clarets have missed that this season due to the injuries to Manuel Benson and Aaron Ramsey. A naturally left-footed star could be the tonic Parker needs to make his team less predictable, and with Schlupp also able to play in the central areas of midfield, his stature of both talent and experience, combined with a desire to reignite his career, could be ideal for the Hamburg-born star – and Clarets fans would be delighted if they could inflict more damage on Blackburn after defeating them in the east Lancashire derby last week.
Jeffrey Schlupp has plenty of experience, even above the Championship level.
Schlupp had been linked with Blackburn early in the summer window, after falling out of favour with Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner.
The 32-year-old has yet to start for the Eagles in the Premier League this season, being rewarded with just 11 substitute appearances, the longest of which came in the 2-1 defeat to Everton in September, when he appeared for only 17 minutes as they desperately sought an equaliser at Goodison Park.
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| Jeffrey Schlupp’s Crystal Palace statistics – squad ranking, 2024/25 | Number | Rank |
| Minutes played | 94 | 20th |
| Key passes per game | 0.2 | =18th |
| Dribbles completed per game | 0.3 | =18th |
| Shots taken per game | 0.4 | 19th |
Schlupp has been a Premier League player since Leicester City’s entry to the top flight in 2013/14, making 279 appearances and winning the title during his time with the Foxes, but that could be coming to an end.
Burnley, meanwhile, has already signed Barnes and has been linked with a deal for former England international Jonjo Shelvey, so experienced players to help them through the promotion race are undoubtedly on the agenda for owner Alan Pace.
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