Celtic’s board pressed ahead with talks on Monday, keeping Robbie Keane in the running for the managerial vacancy while Martin O’Neill remains a serious contender. Dermot Desmond’s involvement signals the club’s urgency as it balances internal options.

Keane, fresh from leaving Ferencváros, envisions a backroom staff that includes former assistant Stephen Glass, ex‑Celtic skipper Scott Brown and youth coach Jonny Hayes. The trio could shape a new tactical identity.

Meanwhile, Rangers’ Danny Rohl steps down from Wolfsburg’s search, opening space for Tobias Strobl. Celtic’s transfer chatter includes a £3.5m option on Luis Palma, a rejected Lech Poznan bid, and the club’s firm stance on future player moves.