Burnley Pursue Wales Boss Craig Bellamy to Replace Scott Parker

Burnley have stepped up their pursuit of Wales boss Craig Bellamy.

The Clarets have contacted the Football Association of Wales (FAW) as they target their former coach in their search for Scott Parker's replacement.

No deal has been agreed yet and compensation would need to be negotiated.

Bellamy previously worked under Vincent Kompany at Turf Moor, helping the club to promotion in 2023, and was briefly named acting head coach after Kompany's move to Bayern Munich in 2024.

The 46-year-old has two years left to run on his contract with the FAW but could now part company with his home country midway through his four-year deal.

The Clarets have been searching for a new boss since Parker left by mutual consent in April, little more than a week after the club's relegation from the Premier League was confirmed.

Ex-Wales forward Bellamy was swiftly identified as a contender to replace Parker.

Prior to Wales' June friendly fixtures with Ghana and Romania, Bellamy confirmed he had received interest from club level, but went on to commit his future to Wales.

"Everything's in place, I get completely backed and it's going to give me the opportunity in the next two years to improve again," Bellamy said before his side's 1-1 draw with Ghana in Cardiff on 2 June.

"Links? I understand it but I don't look too far. I love what I have here.

"I've been offered that elsewhere as well, but I have this here already.

"Wales gave me this opportunity and one or two might not have because I was conscious I haven't managed before. Wales have given me this opportunity and I'm really grateful for that.

"I am ambitious, trust me. I want to earn loads and loads of money but there's a time and now, at this present moment, it just doesn't feel that time."

Prior to the June international camp, FAW bosses told BBC Sport Wales they were "very confident" Bellamy would see out his contract - which runs until the end of Euro 2028.