Burnley have made an enquiry for Stoke City midfielder Charlie Adam as they seek to replace Joey Barton as their senior midfield general.

The newly-promoted Premier League club lost Barton to Glasgow Rangers after winning promotion from the Championship and see 30-year-old Scotland international Adam as a perfect successor in terms of experience and passing ability.

Adam, who has also previously played for Rangers, Blackpool and Liverpool, has scored 19 goals in 123 games for Stoke City including a memorable shot from inside his own half against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Burnley are interested in Scottish midfielder Charlie Adam as a potential replacement for Joey Barton

Adam has scored 19 goals in 123 games for Stoke City including a memorable shot from inside his own half

Joey Barton has moved to Rangers after helping Burnley win promotion to the Premier League last season

Any move to Turf Moor will be delayed until manager Mark Hughes feels he has adequate replacements.

Meanwhile, Leeds United's new manager Garry Monk is weighing up a move for former Everton midfielder Leon Osman who was released by the club this summer after 16 years service.