BURNLEY have made enquiries about free agent Marlon Harewood, but the striker is believed to be one of a number of attacking options the Clarets are looking into.

The 31-year-old is on the lookout for a new club after being released at the end of his contract with Blackpool.

Although he was a regular at the start of last season he fell out of favour in November and the Tangerines have not offered the former Nottingham Forest, West Ham and Aston Villa front man new terms following relegation from the Premier League.

However, after spending the last three months of last season on loan at Barnsley, Harewood seems destined to join another Championship club this summer.

The Clarets have shown an interest but, I understand, only verbally, while he has meetings set up with two other un-named Championship clubs this week.

One is thought to be newly-relegated Birmingham City, who expect to be looking for a replacement for Cameron Jerome.

Stoke have been long-term admirers of the powerful 24-year-old and the Blues would not stand in the way of him moving on to generate funds.

Burnley manager Eddie Howe has stated his intention to lower the average age of the squad, and has already set about that task by signing Charlie Austin, who turns 22 next month, and 24-year-old Marvin Bartley in the January transfer window.

However, strikers - particularly young ones - often come at a price, and Howe may look to explore the possibility of a more experienced forward working with the likes of Austin, Martin Paterson and Jay Rodriguez, particularly if they receive interest from other clubs in Chris Iwelumo, who is already believed to be on Hull City’s wanted list and attracted offers in the New Year.

Harewood’s agent Phil Sproson said: “A number of sides are keen on Marlon and he is keeping his options open.

“We will consider all offers and hopefully Marlon will have his future resolved soon.”