Columbus Crew boss Wilfried Nancy has emerged as a candidate for the Celtic managerial emptiness.
It’s understood the 48-year-old is among the many names on the shortlist to exchange Brendan Rodgers, which additionally contains Bodo/Glimt’s Kjetil Knutsen and Ipswich City boss Kieran McKenna.
Within the final two years, Nancy has gained the MLS Cup and Leagues Cup in addition to being named MLS Coach of the Yr. He additionally took Columbus Crew to the CONCACAF Champions Cup closing final 12 months.
The Celtic hierarchy are nonetheless pondering over whether or not to increase interim boss Martin O’Neill’s time in command of the membership, with a busy set of fixtures and cup closing on the horizon after the worldwide break.
That might permit time for some targets to develop into extra out there later within the 12 months. As Sky Sports activities Information revealed final week, Celtic are happy with the best way O’Neill has galvanised the squad and lifted the temper at Celtic Park.
Discussions between principal shareholder Dermot Desmond and O’Neill are attributable to happen this week.
Additionally among the many names on Celtic’s radar are Wales boss Craig Bellamy, Membership Brugge’s Nicky Hayen and Ferencvaros supervisor Robbie Keane.
Celtic had been eager to discover a possible return for Ange Postecoglou – however Sky Sports activities Information understands that curiosity will virtually actually not progress presently.
McKenna’s give attention to Ipswich
Kieran McKenna is among the many candidates on Celtic’s shortlist
McKenna, who’s among the many contenders to take over at Celtic, says his present focus is solely on Ipswich and there was no strategy from the Scottish membership.
“It’s not something I’ve given any thought to,” McKenna stated final month.
“I know I’ve got a really special job here at a special and massive football club and one I have a great affinity to.
“Actually, something outdoors of that hasn’t touched my radar. I have been 100 per cent dedicated to the group right here.”
Asked if an approach has been made by Celtic to him, McKenna replied: “I’ve not had any of these conversations or something of the like. My focus has been purely right here.”
Bellamy a coach Celtic admire
Wales boss Craig Bellamy is targeted on World Cup qualifiers
In the meantime, Wales boss Bellamy – who performed for Celtic in 2005 – is one other coach the membership admire.
However amid the curiosity, Bellamy and the FAW are fully targeted on the longer term for Wales, with their essential upcoming World Cup Qualifiers and the World Cup subsequent summer season within the USA, Sky Sports activities Information understands.
If Wales win in opposition to Liechtenstein and North Macedonia they may assure second place in Group J and can guarantee Wales have a house playoff semi-final subsequent March.
They have already got a playoff spot assured for successful their Nations League Group final 12 months, however this route is not going to give Wales a house playoff semi-final.
Bellamy has beforehand spoken about his need to guide Wales to the World Cup in 2026. He missed out on a number of events as a participant with Wales to play at a World Cup or Euros.
