Burnley dealt fresh blow according to reports

Reports have surfaced suggesting Rob Edwards has turned down an approach from Burnley over their managerial position, just days after Craig Bellamy’s U-turn.

Two months on from the departure of Scott Parker, and with pre-season due to begin tomorrow, the Clarets remain without a manager.

It appeared as though Bellamy was going to be the man to fill the Turf Moor vacancy, with the 46-year-old all but agreeing to succeed Parker, only to change his mind at the last minute.

Now, according to talkSPORT, ex-Wolves and Middlesbrough boss Edwards has also dealt Burnley a blow - although no reason has been given for the decision.

“Understand Burnley have failed with an approach for Rob Edwards,” reporter Alex Crook wrote on X.

“Players back in training soon and still no new manager after Craig Bellamy deal collapsed at the 11th hour.”

Burnley FC have been contacted for comment.

Edwards is now out of work after his surprise recent departure from Wolves, where he was sacked only two weeks ago.

The club had previously insisted they were behind the 43-year-old after they were relegated from the Premier League, but he was suddenly axed and immediately replaced by Portuguese coach Cesar Peixoto.

His spell at Molineux lasted just seven months and came after his controversial decision to leave a potential promotion with Middlesbrough to join a club he played for as a player.

He’s also previously coached Forest Green Rovers, Watford and Luton Town - taking the latter to the Premier League, only to suffer relegation the following season.

Burnley’s players return to Gawthorpe tomorrow for early fitness checks and testing, while the club’s first friendly - away to FC Cincinnati as part of their US tour - is only 12 days away.