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Will Celtic ever hire a new manager? The Bhoys have whittled down their list to replace Neil Lennon but a month on we're still no closer to finding out who will be in the dug-out next season.
What's the word?
Eddie Howe is the current frontrunner to become the new boss at Parkhead but claims have emerged regarding Roy Keane again.
Celtic were in discussions with the Irishman a number of weeks ago and were even reported to have held an interview with him. However, days after that, news emerged that he was now unlikely to take up the position.
Though, speaking about the former Sunderland manager this week, Graeme Souness fired a message to the Hoops.
Speaking to Off The Ball (via Glasgow Times), the television pundit said: "He (Keane) is desperate to get back. He's a football man and I have spoken with him about returning to management. He is very keen to do that."
Souness continued: "Can you imagine how good it would have been if it was Roy Keane vs Steven Gerrard in Glasgow?
"All of a sudden, it wouldn't just be Scotland, Ireland and a wee bit of England talking about Scottish football, the world would be talking about it. It would have been great for Scottish football."
U-turn to emerge?
Considering the farcical nature of Celtic's saga with Howe, it wouldn't be a great surprise if the Hoops reverted their attention elsewhere.
The 43-year-old has been playing the Bhoys like a fool in recent days with Dermot Desmond dealt repeated setbacks in his bid to lure the former Bournemouth boss to Glasgow.
It's thought that Howe isn't keen on returning to management until the summer while he's listed some hefty demands in terms of his backroom staff.
The Englishman wants a trusted figure in Richard Hughes to join him at Parkhead but it doesn't appear as though Celtic are keen on that happening.
Crystal Palace and Brighton have since joined Celtic in the race for Howe and the longer time goes on, the less likely it seems he's going to sign with the Bhoys.
With that in mind, Desmond may perform a U-turn and revive his interest in Keane. After all, further manager targets Lucien Favre and Jesse Marsch are also attracting suitors from elsewhere.
The Irishman isn't a man in demand and considering he's desperate to return to coaching. Thus, he could be an easy candidate to bring in.
Celtic supporters might not be too enthused by the idea but this news is exciting nonetheless. If only Howe could admit he was keen to come out of a hiatus as well.
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