Burnley's pursuit of Craig Bellamy as their new manager has ended in failure. The Clarets had approached the Football Association of Wales with the intention of appointing Bellamy as Scott Parker's successor.

What happened?

The deal is now off, according to the BBC, due to issues surrounding negotiations for Bellamy's coaching staff to join him at Turf Moor.

Why it matters for Burnley

This breakdown is not believed to be related to compensation owed to the FAW. Bellamy, who was appointed Wales manager in 2024 and is contracted until 2028, previously worked at Burnley as part of Vincent Kompany's coaching staff and briefly served as caretaker boss.

What comes next?

Former Wolves boss Rob Edwards, who recently left Molineux, is now among the leading candidates to take over at Burnley, alongside other potential options. As of 26 Jun 2026, Burnley's league standing is 19th in Premier League, with 22 points from 38 games, and a recent form of DLDLL. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 19th in Premier League | | Points | 22 | | Recent form | DLDLL | | Goals this season | 38 scored, 75 conceded (-37 goal difference) | | Title race | 63 points behind leaders Arsenal | | Last result | Burnley 1-1 Wolves (2026-05-24) | Despite failing to reach the 2026 World Cup, Bellamy remains committed to leading Wales into the next cycle, including Euro 2028.