Burnley coach Sean Dyche has admitted that his club have often been priced out of the market for players this summer, with some lower league sides spending more money than he has at his disposal.
Dyche was speaking after revealing that he has found it difficult to bring new players in this season, with the coach alluding to a recent deal which saw Championship side Fulham purchase striker Ross McCormack for £11m, potentially causing price hikes around English football.
"Some Championship clubs pay more in wages than we do now in the Premier League." said Dyche, according to The Daily Mail.
"The biggest challenge this season has been the McCormack deal. I think that surprised everyone.
"I respect him as a player, of course, but the finance that was put into that deal raised everyone's level. Anyone who is sub-£11m [clubs that would not normally spend £11m on a player] is affected by that."
Burnley currently occupy 19th place in the Premier League table.
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