Burnley are ready to talk to Steve Clarke about becoming their new manager. The Clarets want to step up their search for Scott Parker's replacement after negotiations with Craig Bellamy appeared to collapse.

What happened to Craig Bellamy's move?

Craig Bellamy's move to Burnley fell through due to a lack of agreement on his staff. The Wales boss looked set to take the job earlier this month.

Who is Steve Clarke?

Steve Clarke has a limited experience in club football, having spent the last seven years with the Scotland national team. He led Scotland to qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

What's the current situation at Burnley?

Burnley finished 19th in the Premier League last season, with 22 points from 38 games. Their recent form has been DLDLL. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League standing | 19th in Premier League | | Goals this season | 38 scored, 75 conceded | | Title race | 63 points behind leaders Arsenal | | Last result | Burnley 1-1 Wolves (2026-05-24) | | Recent form (last 5) | 0W-4D-1L |

The Clarets are currently without a manager after Parker and the club mutually agreed to part ways in April. Expectations remain high ahead of next season. Steve Cooper, Rob Edwards, and Brian Barry-Murphy are also in the running for the job.