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Scott Parker insists he remains fully focused on Burnley amid speculation linking him with his former club Tottenham.

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Fresh off the back of sealing promotion to the Premier League on Easter Monday, reports soon emerged in the national media that Spurs are big “admirers” of the 44-year-old.

While Ange Postecoglou currently remains in charge, serious questions have been asked about his future following a miserable campaign, which sees Spurs sit 16th in the Premier League table having lost 18 times.

The Australian head coach could still finish the campaign with some silverware, however, having led Tottenham to the semi-finals of the Europa League, where they face Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt.

It has been suggested in some quarters though that Postecoglou could still lose his job even if he were to clinch a European trophy.

Tottenham is a club very close to Parker’s heart, having spent three years there as a player before later beginning his coaching journey with their academy.

When asked about the speculation, Parker said: “I think at the moment I've got one single focus and that's Burnley and that's us and what we've done this year. That's exactly where my focus is.

“Football brings around rumours and constant things like that. But I’m absolutely fully, fully focused on what we're doing here and what we've done here and finishing off this season, really.”

Parker was speaking ahead of Saturday’s lunch-time clash against QPR in Burnley’s second-to-last game of the season.

The Clarets boss is keen to finish the season on another high and fight Leeds United all the way to the finishing line for the Championship title.

As it currently stands, Daniel Farke’s side lead the way thanks to a much superior goal difference, however one slip-up could pave the way for Burnley to take advantage.

“It would mean everything [to win the title] and that's our aim now,” Parker added.

“We've ticked one box and that box was to get out of this division and back into the Premier League, where this club deserves to be and these players deserve to be.

“The next one now is can we tick another one and try and become champions of this division really? That's the sole aim now.”

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Scott Parker has tipped Wilson Odobert for a bright future after the former Burnley winger completed a big money move to Tottenham Hotspur.

The Clarets were dealt a blow on Friday when the 19-year-old made the switch to North London for an undisclosed fee.

While Odobert’s departure comes as a blow for the Clarets, it also highlights the club’s model in action, by buying players for a relatively low figure before selling them on for a big profit.

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“It’s a shame to see Wilson go,” Parker said.

“He’s obviously a top talent that has been nurtured and brought through here, [but] an opportunity for Wilson at Spurs is an incredible opportunity.

“I spent four weeks working with Wilson and I saw every bit of his quality every day, he was a credit in terms of his professionalism and his quality. Everything about him was superb and everybody at the football club wishes him nothing but all the very best at what is a top club, I understand that.

“We have no doubt he has a real bright future ahead.”

Odobert wasn’t the only player to leave on Friday, with Scott Twine also completing a permanent switch to Bristol City - before netting their late winner during their dramatic 4-3 win against Millwall on Saturday.

Further departures are anticipated prior to the August 30 transfer deadline, as the Clarets continue to trim their bloated squad.

Whatever transpires between now and the deadline, Parker will have a strong squad at his disposal in the Championship.

When asked if he’s worried that he might lose more of his better players, Parker added: “It’s a possibility, but every club sits in this position or any manager that sits in this chair at a football club, there’s always that worry.

“The way we work and operate, there’s a [transfer] window open for another 10 days to two weeks and at any moment a player can be transferred or anyone can be brought in.

“It’s not something at the forefront of my mind though. There’s a good squad here, of course, but a lot of work has gone into them and every credit to every one of them in terms of taking things on board and bringing that energy.”

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Wilson Odobert has left Burnley to join Tottenham Hotpsur for an undisclosed fee.

The deal, which is still subject to formalities, sees the Frenchman sign a five-year contract with Ange Postecoglu’s side.

The winger will wear the number 28 with the North London outfit.

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"Burnley Football Club can confirm that forward Wilson Odobert has joined Tottenham Hotspur for an undisclosed fee,” the Clarets said in a statement.

“The France Under-21 international signed for the Clarets last summer and scored four goals in 33 appearances across the 2023/24 campaign and became Burnley's youngest ever Premier League goalscorer with his goal against Chelsea.

“The club would like to wish Wilson all the best and thank him for his efforts during his time at Turf Moor.”

Odobert started and scored during Burnley’s season opener against Luton Town on Monday night during their 4-1 win.

He coolly slotted home after being played in behind the Luton defence by Connor Roberts’ clever ball to double the Clarets’ lead during the first-half.

It was only this time last year that Odobert signed for the Clarets from Troyes for an undisclosed fee.

The 19-year-old is the tenth player to leave Turf Moor this summer. Arijanet Muric, Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Lawrence Vigouroux, Charlie Taylor, Samuel Bastien, Jack Cork, Darko Churlinov (loan), Dara Costelloe (loan) and Michael Mellon (loan) have also departed.

The Clarets have until August 30 to complete their transfer business.