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Former Fulham and Bournemouth manager Scott Parker is on Burnley’s list of potential Vincent Kompany replacements, per Alan Nixon via Patreon.
The 43-year-old was most recently seen in the dugout at Belgian side Club Brugge, but lasted only 12 matches in charge before leaving the club in March 2023.
The former tough-tackling midfielder has tasted Championship promotion success on multiple occasions, and could be a dark horse candidate to take the reins at Turf Moor.
Reporting via his Patreon, journalist Alan Nixon has revealed that Parker is on Burnley’s wanted list, as his track record as a player and manager in English football fits the criteria of what The Clarets are looking for.
Nixon states in
the report that Parker has emerged as a “strong and leading candidate”, as the club begin working through their list of names following Kompany’s imminent exit to Bayern Munich, which is yet to be confirmed but soon should be.
The promotions he was able to achieve with both Fulham and Bournemouth respectively, are said to be of large appeal to Burnley’s American owners, as they look to make their return to the Championship a short one.
Burnley’s ownership – led by chairman Alan Pace – are also said to be eyeing up candidates who have a big name in the world of football.
Former Chelsea, Everton and Derby County manager Frank Lampard is also under consideration for the manager role at the club, whilst former Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper is also on the Clarets’ shortlist.
Parker is reportedly keen to make his return to management after over a year away from the game, according to Nixon, and despite not having an overly successful stint in Belgium, that isn’t thought to be a blow to his prospects of being appointed.
