Overview
- Columbus Crew coach Wilfried Nancy is reported to be on Celtic’s shortlist and is immediately available following his team’s MLS playoff exit.
- Bookmaker Coral suspended betting on Nancy for the Celtic post after a surge of wagers, with other firms shortening his odds to favourite.
- Interim manager Martin O’Neill remains in charge and is due for talks with principal shareholder Dermot Desmond this week, with reports indicating he is prepared to continue if asked.
- Kjetil Knutsen is still admired but his Bodo/Glimt commitments in the domestic season and Champions League could delay any move until around February.
- Reports suggest Celtic aim to reach a decision during the international break, as they assess candidates including Nancy, Knutsen and Ipswich’s Kieran McKenna, with Nancy’s MLS titles and Coach of the Year award bolstering his case.