KEEPING GOOD KOMPANY Man City legend Vincent Kompany ‘closing in on Premier League return as he’s named favourite for Burnley job’

Under-23s coach Mike Jackson is currently interim boss and has been assisted by centre-back Ben Mee since Sean Dyche was surprisingly sacked.

Anderlecht’s head coach Vincent Kompany is linked with the Burnley job Credit: Rex

But Burnley chairman Alan Pace is assessing candidates to take over from Dyche full-time, after his ten-year reign ended.

According to the Manchester Evening News, Kompany is Pace's 'leading candidate' for the role.

But it could be dependant on Burnley beating the drop on the final day of the season.

Manchester City legend Kompany is closing in on two years in charge at Anderlecht.

But Burnley chairman Alan Pace is assessing candidates to take over from Dyche full-time, after his ten-year reign ended.

According to the Manchester Evening News, Kompany is Pace's 'leading candidate' for the role.

But it could be dependant on Burnley beating the drop on the final day of the season.

Manchester City legend Kompany is closing in on two years in charge at Anderlecht.

Surprisingly, some oddsmakers have former Burnley midfielder Joey Barton as favourite to land the role.

The current manager of League Two side Bristol Rovers made 14 appearances as a player for the Clarets in 2017.

Barton's stock has risen since guiding Bristol Rovers to an automatic promotion to League One.

And the success could mean the former City player is instead focussing on another season in charge.

Burnley are looking for a successor to Sean Dyche Credit: PA