Former Liverpool star snubs Championship job as Steven Gerrard emerges as front-runner

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Steven Gerrard could soon return to the dugout after the former Liverpool man has spent the last 18 months out of work.Liverpool fans wanted Gerrard to replace Arne Slot earlier this season, though it now looks like the Dutchman will be remaining at Anfield going into 2026/27.Instead, the ex-midfielder could move to Burnley in the summer ahead of their return to the Championship, with Craig Bellamy now opening the door for him. What’s stopping Liverpool from posting another BIG win at Old Trafford on Sunday?

Tell us your score prediction 🔮 Photo Credit: Getty Images/Michael Regan Craig Bellamy turns down Burnley as Steven Gerrard eyedThe Clarets have already suffered relegation to the second tier of English football with four games of the campaign still to play.Gerrard was linked to Burnley earlier this week and has now emerged as the front-runner for the vacant role.Bellamy, who had two spells at Anfield previously, had been approached about taking over from Scott Parker.However, despite those in a position of power wanting a move for the Welshman, that move now looks off, with TeamTalk saying ‘Bellamy deciding against a return’.That, in turn, seems to have opened the door for the former Liverpool captain to get the role, with it said that Gerrard is ’emerging as the new front-runner for the vacancy’.What does Craig Bellamy do now?Bellamy, for his part, looks set to continue in his role as the Wales manager, where he is working with former Liverpool winger Harry Wilson.He was appointed in 2024 and has since taken charge of 18 matches for his country.Wales have won eight of those games, drawing five and losing the remaining five ties.However, he was unable to secure them a place at the 2026 World Cup, losing a play-off match to Bosnia-Herzegovina.Prior to that, he had a spell at Turf Moor as their assistant manager, after previously holding the same role at Belgian side RSC Anderlecht.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox