Manager to hold talks with Burnley’s chair, Alan Pace

Parker may seek amicable parting with year on his deal

Scott Parker’s future as the ­Burnley manager is in the balance after the club’s relegation, with ­discussions between the 45-year-old and Alan Pace, the chair, expected to ­determine whether he will remain in place for next season.

No decision has been made and it is understood Parker is unsure whether to continue and may seek an amicable parting with one year remaining on his contract.

Parker replaced Vincent Kompany in July 2024 on the back of relegation and achieved promotion to the Premier League in his first campaign. But Burnley have struggled on their return and last Wednesday’s 1-0 home defeat by Manchester City confirmed an immediate return to the second tier.