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Wilfried Nancy Moves to Front of Celtic Manager Search After MLS Exit

Celtic are considering extending Martin O’Neill’s interim stint to manage timing around preferred candidates.

Overview

  • Sky Sports reports Nancy is on a shortlist with Kjetil Knutsen and Kieran McKenna, with the Columbus Crew coach boasting recent MLS Cup and Leagues Cup titles plus a Coach of the Year award.
  • Bookmakers have shortened Nancy’s odds significantly, with William Hill citing a weekend surge that made him the new favourite for the role.
  • Football Insider reports Nancy is immediately available following Columbus Crew’s playoff elimination and is viewed as a frontrunner alongside Knutsen.
  • Celtic are set for talks between principal shareholder Dermot Desmond and O’Neill this week as the board weighs extending the interim arrangement during a busy run of fixtures.
  • Knutsen’s Bodo/Glimt contract runs to November 30, potentially opening early December availability, while McKenna says he has not been approached and remains focused on Ipswich.