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Burnley were bought by ALK Capital in December 2020 using loans secured against the club's assets and other external debt

ByDale JohnsonFootball issues correspondent

Six years ago, Burnley were considered one of the best-run clubs in the country.

The Clarets were debt free, with £41.65m cash in the bank, and enjoying their fifth successive season of Premier League football.

Now they sit in the Championship relegation zone, with concerns over debt and the way the Clarets were bought by ALK Capital using loans and the club's own money.