Eddie Howe after the in-demand manager’s camp insisted a deal to take him to Parkhead was still way off. The Hoops had hoped to have the former Bournemouth boss on board this week with a view to taking charge of the side for next season.But Howe’s representatives are playing hardball and insisting nothing has been agreed as yet and talk of a move already being in place has been branded extremely premature.Celtic are hoping to persuade the 43-year-old to Parkhead but they face a fight for his services – with Crystal Palace still a possible option and Newcastle United also strongly linked.
A representative for Howe told Sky Sports: “There has been significant interest in Eddie from a number of clubs. However, talks of any deal being close are.
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