Nottingham Forest U18s lead coach Warren Joyce is reportedly 'in the running' to head up Burnley's academy.
The former Manchester United coach famously led Forest to the FA Youth Cup final against the Red Devils last year. United won 3-1 in front of a packed crowd at Old Trafford.
Joyce has been coaching the young Reds since his appointment last year. They are currently ninth in the U18 Premier League North table.
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And Mail Online are reporting that the 58-year-old could be set for a move to Lancashire to take up a role as the head of Burnley's academy as they look to revamp their academy.
They report that the future of Joyce and academy boss Gary Brazil remain up in the air with the club still to offer the pair new contracts.
The report also claims that the Reds are expected to make huge changes in the summer with staff and players expected to leave. Southampton's former head of player insights Tom Stockwell is a expected to arrive.
If Joyce does join Burnley, he would be arriving at a club that stormed to the Championship title this season. Vincent Kompany's side ended the campaign 10 points clear of second-placed Sheffield United with 101 points.
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