Burnley is drawing near to appointing Parker as manager.
The decision to name former England midfielder Scott Parker as Burnley’s new manager is very near.
Parker, 43, hasn’t had a job since March 2023. Club Bruges, a Belgian team, fired him in March 2023 after he managed just two victories in his 12 games.
Parker will be looking to guide the Clarets into the Premier League after guiding Fulham and Bournemouth from the Championship.
BBC Sport is aware of Although a contract has not yet been formally signed, Parker emerged as the favoured candidate during a second round of Burnleynegotiations with Burnley authorities this week.
In addition, had discussions with former England player Frank Lampard and striker Ruud van Nistelrooy of Manchester United.
Acting head coach Craig Bellamy was appointed.
following Vincent Kompany’s transfer to Bayern Munich in May.
The former Wales international Bellamy, coach Mike Jackson, set-piece coach Eliot Tybebo, and new assistant Henrik Jensen are all expected to remain at the club should Parker be selected.
Burnley, meanwhile, is expected to sign Brazilian left-back Lucas Pires on a long-term contract from Santos.
The 23-year-old, who spent the previous season on loan at Cadiz, where he played 30 times in La Liga, is anticipated to finalise his transfer to the team this week.
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