Jenson Seelt, a promising young player for PSV Eindhoven, expressed his disappointment and frustration when a transfer to Championship leaders Burnley fell through despite a reported fee of £2 million

Young PSV Eindhoven player Jenson Seelt told the Algemeen Dagblad that he is “disappointed” and “frustrated” that his £2 million transfer to Championship leaders Burnley fell through.

Since Sean Dyche’s successor Vincent Kompany took over the club last year, Turf Moor has made an impressive 19 new acquisitions. Once Michael Obafemi finally completes his transfer to Swansea City, he will become the club’s 20th player (Daily Mail).

Even more so, Burnley has had a lot more successes than failures. Burnley’s transformation from a straight, two-banks-of-four team into one of the most free-flowing outfits in English football has been greatly aided by the additions of players like Anass Zaroury, Manuel Benson, Josh Cullen, and co. to the squad.

Also, they’re a championship team just in name now. With 18 points separating first-place Burley and third-place Watford, promotion to the Premier League seems more like a matter of when than if at this moment.

Since the 19-year-old Seelt has not broken into the PSV first squad in the Netherlands, he understandably views a transfer to Lancashire as a “wonderful chance.”

A report from AD claims that Burnley would have spent roughly £2 million (with incentives) for Seelt. He’s a 6 foot 4-inch central defender for PSV’s reserve squad in the Dutch second division.

Burnley pursued Ameen Al-Dakhil and Hjalmar Ekdal after negotiations with PSV fell down. Both central defenders, from Sint Triuden and Djurgarden, joined at Turf Moor earlier this month.

“Of course, I was disappointed and frustrated. This was a great opportunity for me,” Seelt says, reflecting on that failed Clarets switch.

“PSV and Burnley have had many talks. But, in the end, the clubs did not come to an agreement. It does not seem (likely to) get around (the problem) in the last final of the transfer window. I can walk around grumpy, but that is of no use to anyone,” Seelt adds, determined to stay positive. I have developed well in recent seasons. Also, on a personal level. I try to enjoy the process. Even the little things, such as a practice match at training that goes well, the fun with team-mates or a successful moment during a match. I have confidence in myself, and have the feeling that there will be even better options next summer,” he added.