The Clarets are close to completing deals to sign Peter Crouch and let Sam Vokes move to Stoke City in a striking re-shuffle at Turf Moor.
Neither transfer has yet been completed but both are expected to be done before Thursday night’s transfer deadline with only the details to be finalised.
Former England international Crouch will therefore arrive from Stoke to resume his Premier League career at the age of 38.
With six Premier League clubs and 108 top-flight goals on his CV, Crouch will bring added experience and top-flight nous to the Clarets.