Burnley Targets Wales Manager for Top Job

Burnley's management is reportedly keen on appointing current Wales national team manager Craig Bellamy as their new boss, according to the BBC. The former striker previously worked at the club as Vincent Kompany's assistant and was later considered for the permanent managerial role, which ultimately went to Scott Parker. Today, Turf Moor officially announced Parker's departure, eight days after Burnley's relegation from the Premier League was confirmed.

However, the BBC suggests two significant hurdles stand in the way of Bellamy becoming Burnley's manager. Firstly, the club's hierarchy must convince him to leave his national team post. Bellamy is reportedly ambitious about leading Wales at Euro 2028, where they will be one of the co-hosts. Should he agree to the move, Burnley would then need to pay a minimum of £700,000 to release Bellamy from his contract with the Football Association of Wales.

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has also been linked with the position, though the BBC reports no contact has been made with him to date. Cardiff City manager Bryan Barry-Murphy is also among the potential candidates being considered.

Burnley has already announced that Mike Jackson, who previously served as Scott Parker's assistant, will take charge of the team for the remaining four matches of the season.