Reports suggest Burnley are ‘stepping up their interest’ in Craig Bellamy

Fresh reports linking Burnley with a move for their former assistant Craig Bellamy have emerged as they continue their search for a new manager.

WalesOnline is reporting that the Clarets have stepped up their interest in the 46-year-old, who is currently in charge of his nation.

It comes as Bellamy has today risen to the top of the betting, overtaking the likes of Steven Gerrard, Ange Postecoglou and Danish coach Kasper Hjulmand.

Bellamy recently appeared to commit his future to Wales, insisting he will remain in charge until the end of his two-year contract.

But it’s now being claimed Burnley are prepared to test his resolve and would be able to “triple his salary”.

The former Manchester City and Liverpool winger recently joked about the poor pay during a press conference ahead of their recent friendly against Ghana at the start of June.

He also admitted he “missed” the day-to-day nature of coaching in club football.

He did, however, speak about his excitement about the potential of leading Wales into a home Euros in 2028.

“I’m not going anywhere, I’ve got another two years,” he also said.

“I am ambitious though, trust me. I want to earn loads of money, but now is not that time.”

Bellamy is known to be well admired by Burnley’s board, having worked as assistant to Vincent Kompany from 2022 to 2024.

He was in the running for the job when Kompany left to join Bayern Munich, but Scott Parker was instead appointed while Bellamy swiftly took over as Wales boss.

The Clarets are now entering the seventh week of their job search after opting to part ways with Parker at the end of April, days after the club’s relegation to the Championship was confirmed.

A spokesperson for the club told the Burnley Express the club’s search is “ongoing”.