Burnley boss Nicky Hayen has urged Zian Flemming to stay at Turf Moor but admitted transfer interest in the striker will only go up after his late heroics in Sunday’s 2-2 draw with West Ham.
Flemming dragged Burnley back from 2-0 down in the Sky Bet Championship clash of freshly relegated sides, scoring from the penalty spot in the 83rd minute before levelling in stoppage time.
The Dutchman, Burnley’s top scorer last term, has been linked with some Premier League clubs this summer but Hayen said it was “really important” to Burnley to keep him at Turf Moor.
“It didn’t help that he scored two times today!” Hayen joked.
“No, I’m really pleased with his performance and also the way he scored the penalty, he scored the second goal, and of course Zian is really important not only with his goals but also how he plays for us.
“But also, as I said, the way we play also suits him but maybe it’s the best choice for him to stay because he can be even more important than before.
“Maybe wait for six months and during the winter break, maybe it can change every time, but the way he feels I think he enjoys himself and that’s the most important thing at the moment.”
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