Lyle Taylor: Burnley, Sivasspor among 12 clubs who want out-of-contract Charlton striker

Burnley are among 12 clubs interested in Lyle Taylor on a free transfer this summer as well as Turkish Super Lig side Sivasspor.

The soon-to-be out-of-contract Charlton striker, who has refused to return when the Championship resumes this month, is also being chased by the likes of West Brom, Brentford and Bristol City.

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Rangers are also keen to take him to Scotland but Taylor could yet be tempted to Turkey, where Sivasspor are said to have made him a lucrative offer.

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The 30-year-old told Sky Sports News last month that he had not returned to training over concerns of suffering an injury that could impact his chances of a big move.

In an exclusive interview, in which he admitted to losing sleep over the decision, he said: "It makes me think what would happen if I had an injury now that threatened the rest of my career. I'll be honest with you, it scared the life out of me.

"That's my honest reasoning [for not returning]. I know it won't sit well with people but it's been a very hard decision to make."

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Charlton manager Lee Bowyer said he understood the decision but was "disappointed", acknowledging "he just couldn't take the risk. He's got the chance to go and make life-changing money for him and his family".

A string of Championship clubs wanted to sign Taylor in January, including Sheffield Wednesday and Swansea, but a move did not materialise,

He has continued scoring for Charlton this season, reaching 11 in 22 league appearances before the coronavirus hiatus, despite missing a large chunk of games with a knee injury suffered last September.

Taylor joined Charlton from AFC Wimbledon in 2018 and has scored 36 goals in 67 appearances in total for them.