Steven Gerrard is in contention to become the next manager of Burnley if the club parts ways with Scott Parker following their relegation from the Premier League, according to reports. The Liverpool icon has been out of management since leaving Saudi Arabian side Al Ettifaq in January 2025 and is keen to return to the dugout.
Parker led Burnley to the Championship title with 100 points last season but could not keep the Clarets in the top flight, with relegation confirmed after a defeat to Manchester City. Talks are ongoing over his future, and there is a realistic chance he may move on.
If Parker leaves, Gerrard would be among the leading contenders, along with Craig Bellamy, a former Liverpool teammate who previously served as Vincent Kompany's assistant at Burnley. Bellamy is currently the head coach of the Wales national team.
Gerrard is now tax-exempt from his time in Saudi Arabia, having remained outside the country for a full tax year after his exit. His last job in England was at Aston Villa, where he was sacked in October 2022 after less than a year in charge.
Burnley would be favourites for an immediate return to the Premier League, offering Gerrard a chance to manage in the top flight again. However, with several Premier League vacancies this summer, including at Crystal Palace and Bournemouth, Gerrard may wait before deciding.
