Burnley transfer pursuit for Millwall star continues ahead of 11pm deadline | OneFootball

Millwall hold significant power when it comes to retaining the Dutchman's services

Millwall have continued to frustrate Scott Parker and Burnley late on in the transfer window when it comes to their pursuit of Zian Flemming, with multiple bids turned down for the Dutchman - but a deal could still be struck with the Lions number 10 travelling to Lancashire.

The newly-relegated side have undergone a major rebuild of sorts across Parker's first window in charge at Turf Moor, as numerous big earners and high-profile names have left the club, with many returning to the Premier League or venturing across Europe for their latest challenges.

This fire-sale has seen a handful of seasoned and top-end Championship performers move to, or be linked with a potential move to East Lancashire as the transfer deadline edges closer.

One of the club's main targets in recent days has become the attacking midfielder, although they have continued to be frustrated by their divisional rivals despite their aims of adding his creative services to their own midfield.

Millwall snub further bids from Burnley for Zian Flemming but deal could still happen

The first link between Burnley and the 26-year-old emerged on Thursday night through Rich Cawley of the South London Press, who stated that they had seen an initial bid for Flemming knocked back by the Lions.

The first offer for his signature from the Clarets was said to have been an initial loan move with an obligation to acquire the former Fortuna Sittard midfielder on a permanent basis.

And, whilst Parker has had his sights set on further targets across Deadline Day, such as OGC Nice's Jordan Lotomba and finalising an initial £500,000 move which sees Josh Laurent move from second tier rivals Stoke City, the club have persisted in their pursuit of Flemming, but have remained unsuccessful in luring him to Turf Moor as per a further update from the aforementioned Cawley.

"Millwall in strong position in that they are not under any pressure to sell their number 10."

In an update though from Dan Marsh of The Mirror, Flemming has travelled up to Lancashire as the two clubs try to negotiate a deal to send him to Turf Moor - presumably on a permanent or loan with an obligation basis.

Zian Flemming would be an exciting addition to Scott Parker's Burnley squad

The rejection of numerous bids so late in the window isn't perhaps a surprise, given just how important Flemming is to the South London side after accumulating a total of 31 goal contributions in 92 appearances since his club-record move from Fortuna Sittard two years ago.

But the fact that Flemming is said to have travelled north to try and get a deal done is a positive step in the transfer saga.

There's no doubt that the potential of seeing Flemming in a side that has ambitions of returning to the Premier League is a mouth-watering prospect, as he could expect to have more chances to score.

However, there is no guarantee that it will happen at this stage, although clearly the Dutchman is hoping for the move to go through.