Celtic’s hunt for a new manager is approaching a month now but we’re still no closer to discovering who’ll be sitting in the Bhoys dugout next season.
Roy Keane was thought to be the favourite but in recent days Lucien Favre and Thierry Henry have both emerged on their radar.
What’s the word?
Another manager who had been on Celtic’s radar in the last few weeks was Chris Wilder.
The Englishman left Sheffield United with his team rock bottom of the Premier League and he now has no shortage of suitors.
Celtic were dealt a blow in their chase of Wilder last week when it was revealed that a potential sticking point in their pursuit would be his pay-off. The former Blades boss is set to receive money from the club over the next six months, a sum that would get smaller if he finds a new job.
However, in a fresh twist to the tale, they have been dealt another almighty blow. That’s because according to The Daily Mail, Burnley have now entered the race for Wilder.
Do you want Wilder at Paradise?
No chance
Yes please
Fortunately, that will only happen if Sean Dyche decides to finally leave his post in the summer.
The outlet claims that Wilder is set to become one of the hottest properties over the next few months, meaning Celtic will have to move quickly if they want him.
Bad news for the Hoops
Dermot Desmond hasn’t particularly had the easiest few weeks in the Celtic hierarchy.
Questioned over his future in Glasgow last week, he will be left tearing his hair out at the repeated setbacks in their quest to find a new manager.
Jesse Marsch has already been ruled out of the running in what was the biggest blow to their aspirations yet. The American revealed he was honoured to be linked with the job but he has now been linked with Borussia Monchengladbach.
It seems as though the coaches that Celtic target are all in demand. Fortunately, however, they do have some breathing room between now and next season.
Wilder should have been one of the names at the top of their wish list though. He is a canny thinker, is astute defensively and has plenty of success under his belt; he took Sheffield United from League One to the Premier League.
Desmond will have to hope that Wilder doesn’t become one who got away.
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