Overview
- Celtic issued a statement confirming Martin O’Neill and Shaun Maloney will continue to handle first‑team duties on an interim basis.
- Talks with Columbus Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy progressed over the weekend, with reports of an effort to conclude a deal around the club’s AGM, though no appointment has been finalised.
- A compensation agreement with Columbus is required, reportedly up to about £2 million, and Nancy could seek to bring staff such as Kwame Ampadu and Yoann Damet.
- Sources indicate the board will need to fund January signings if Nancy takes over, with attacking additions highlighted as a priority as Celtic chase down league leaders Hearts.
- Pundits praise Nancy’s MLS record, including an MLS Cup and a 2024 Coach of the Year award, but caution his lack of European experience, and reports link Columbus forward Diego Rossi as a potential early target.