Burnley striker 'attracting interest from Championship club'

The 34-year-old rejoined the Clarets in July 2019 and has made 159 appearances across all competitions since switching The Hawthorns for Turf Moor.

Rodriguez was a key player in Burnley's promotion-winning campaign last season, scoring 10 times in 29 Championship appearances as Vincent Kompany's side lifted the second-tier crown.

However, the forward's game time in the Premier League has been limited in 2023-24, with the attacker starting just seven top-flight matches for the strugglers.

Following a good run of form at Southampton over a decade ago, the ex-West Bromwich Albion man received an England call-up and made one international appearance for the Three Lions.

According to TEAMtalk, Stoke are interested in securing the services of Burnley striker Rodriguez ahead of the upcoming 2024-25 campaign.

The Potters are looking to overhaul their attacking ranks in the summer and view the 34-year-old as a player who can provide a wealth of experience to their squad.

It is likely that Stoke would be able to bring Rodriguez to the bet365 Stadium on a free transfer due to Rodriguez's contract situation at Turf Moor.

The 34-year-old's deal with the Clarets expires at the conclusion of the current campaign and there is not believed to be a new offer on the table at Turf Moor.

It is understood that the Staffordshire club have monitored the availability of Rodriguez for a while and attempted to sign him in the past.

With Burnley sitting six points behind 17th-placed Nottingham Forest in the Premier League standings, Kompany's men are preparing —