Ex-Wolves and West Brom bosses emerge as frontrunners for Burnley job ahead of Portsmouth contest

Rob Edwards and Carlos Corberan have emerged as the leading contenders to take over as Burnley manager following the sacking of Nicky Hayen. The Clarets dismissed Hayen after a 4-1 loss to Lincoln City left the club 22nd in the Championship with eight points from 12 games. Burnley reportedly prefer to hire a manager without paying compensation, making both unattached coaches top targets ahead of Saturday's match against Portsmouth.

Edwards has been out of work since being dismissed by Wolverhampton Wanderers in June, while former West Brom boss Corberan left Valencia in September. It remains unconfirmed whether Burnley will appoint a permanent head coach or interim staff in time for the weekend clash at Turf Moor against 11th-placed Portsmouth.