SEAN Dyche has already held discussions with Clarets chairman Mike Garlick and the Turf Moor board over transfer plans for the summer.

And the Burnley boss believes the club must have an ‘open mind’ over deals during the close season, with uncertainty over what the transfer market will bring.

Last year set new records for the summer transfer window, with over £1.1billion splashed out by clubs as 13 of the 20 Premier League teams broke their transfer records.

Burnley were one of those clubs to break their record, initially on Steven Defour and then Jeff Hendrick, before doing so again in January on Robbie Brady.

“We went strong in our world, for a Premier League world it’s a bit different. We spent about £33million without the add-ons,” Dyche said. “For this club that’s a big spend but for the reality of the Premier League that’s not a massive spend.

“We’ve had a go at that and until we know how the market is going to settle then who knows what the next step will be?

“I’ve already spoken to the chairman and the board about it and about having an open mind.

“Last summer I don’t think anyone imagined how quickly the market was going to rise. It seemed to shift radically, arguably on the back of the new TV deal.

“I don’t know where it’s going to go, we’re trying to keep our ear to the ground but we’re not sure how much it’s going to go. It might just stay steady, because there were some massive deals last year.”

Dyche admits the club are likely to have to go big in the market again this summer as they plan for a second season in the top flight, something that could be confirmed for certain with a point at Bournemouth today.

But while they will benefit from another season of Premier League cash, they will not be alone in doing so.

“There will be money available but everyone else gets that money and some have owners supporting the club anyway as well as that money,” Dyche said.

“Every time we shift forward others shift forward, and even the Championship market has shifted a long way now.

“It is a challenge for us, we’ve gone stronger this year than before and there’s every chance we might have to do that again if not more.”

But Dyche does believe survival and the new training ground will help attract players to the club this summer.

“Burnley as a club has changed a bit. The relative success we’ve had you can only hope players will be impressed by the fact the club has moved a long way,” the Turf boss said.

“I’d be amazed if anyone wasn’t at least part impressed by our training facilities and I think the club has a bit more kudos about it for what has happened in the last three our four seasons.

“You’ve still got to pay money somewhere down the line, but some of these things are also attractive to players.

“The game’s moved forward off the pitch as regards training grounds, how players are looked after off the pitch and their own development.

“We look after players, we have a good training ground, and most of our players grow, mature and improve here.”