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Eddie Howe is closing in on becoming Celtic's next manager and is "piecing together" the coaches he wants to join him in Glasgow. The 43-year-old has been locked in talks in recent weeks and former Parkhead striker Mark Burchill could land a key role.

Manchester United legend Roy Keane reportedly fears he has missed out on the Celtic job after holding talks over a potential return to management.

Eddie Howe but it's widely reported the reason the deal is not yet done is Howe's insistence that Richard Hughes joins him as a director of football at Parkhead. Adrian Bevington, a former managing director at the FA and England national team, insists there's a growing trend with new bosses in the modern game.

Charlie Nicholas has warned former club Celtic they must walk away from Eddie Howe if they feel he wants too much before agreeing to take the reins at Parkhead. Talks remain ongoing with the former Bournemouth boss who is understood to want to bring his trusted lieutenant Richard Hughes with him.

Eddie Howe waiting game. The former Bournemouth boss has held discussions with the Parkhead board and is hoping to recruit Richard Hughes as director of football in Glasgow.

Celtic have plummeted.The 63-year-old is now the second favourite to become the club's next boss as talks with Eddie Howe continue.The former Bournemouth boss has held discussions with the Parkhead board and he wants his trusted lieutenant Richard Hughes to join him in Glasgow.The pursuit to find a permanent successor for Neil Lennon is expected to intensify when incoming chief executive Dominic McKay joins from Scottish Rugby next Friday.Howe remains the hot favourite at 4/9 but the well-travelled Favre is now out in clear with odds makers as the second choice at 9/4.The Swiss manager has forged an enviable reputation in European football after eye-catching stays with Nice and Borussia Monchengladbach.He has reportedly put himself forward

Eddie Howe was a shrewd operator when they grew acquainted shortly before the Englishman worked his magic on Bournemouth. So it’s no surprise to the ex-Southampton coach that Howe wishes to bring his own man, Richard Hughes, with him as Celtic’s new director of football.

Eddie Howe is swithering over whether or not to take the Celtic job. The former Bournemouth manager has been identified as the top target for next season but the deal has hit a number of stumbling blocks.

SPL chief Roger Mitchell insists the idea of a manager being able to choose his director of football is "nonsense". It's been suggested that Eddie Howe wants to bring Richard Hughes with him to Celtic if he takes the job, having worked with the Scotsman at Bournemouth.

Celtic, following the botched bid for 10 In A Row. CEO Peter Lawwell will depart, to be replaced by Dominic McKay, with a new manager and sporting director also set to arrive.

Celtic don’t get him in the door he is guaranteed to walk through another at a major club.Hughes’ former boss Paul Groves has little doubt over what the future holds for him.Eddie Howe has made it crystal clear to the Parkhead hierarchy that he wants the Bournemouth technical director in his set-up in Glasgow after the pair worked together on England’s south coast.Groves perfectly understands why and few are better qualified to judge the motives behind that move.Get all the latest Celtic news sent straight to your Inbox every day by signing up to our newsletter.We cover every morsel of information regarding your favourite club in the form of articles, videos and podcasts.The newsletter will arrive every day at 12pm, giving you a round up of

Celtic. The former Scotland international is in the mix to become director of football at Parkhead with Howe taking charge in the dugout.Hughes helped the former Bournemouth manager construct a squad that surged from League Two to the Premier League.

Celtic against letting Eddie Howe choose their new director of football. The Parkhead club are expected to appoint the ex-Bournemouth manager imminently after Record Sport reported he is in 'advanced talks' to replace Neil Lennon.

Eddie Howe complete trust to recruit all of his own people.And the Swede would love to see the former Bournemouth boss handed the reins right now to get a head start on his rebuild – just as he and Neil Lennon did back in 2010.Parkhead chiefs are deep in negotiations with Howe as they look to seal a deal. The 43-year-old wants Cherries technical director Richard Hughes to join him in Glasgow and Mjallby reckons it’s crucial for Howe to surround himself with trusted confidantes.

Eddie Howe must bring 'connections' to Celtic if he is to stand any chance of succeeding in Scotland. The pundit believes the 43-year-old and incoming chief executive Dominic McKay can also forge a strong bond by drawing the battle lines from day one.The former Bournemouth boss wants Richard Hughes as his sporting director at Parkhead with the pair working closely together in the south coast.

Eddie Howe, Richard Hughes and Mark Burchill at a time when Pompey were on the rise back to the top. Harry Redknapp was the charismatic frontman leading the charge to the Premier League which was clinched with the Championship title in 2003.

Celtic manager and will arrive at Parkhead next week, according to a report. The Scottish Sun suggest that only a last minute change of heart will prevent the 43-year old from taking the reigns at the Scottish Premiership club.

Eddie Howe is in advanced talks with Celtic as he puts together his plans ahead of potentially taking the reins at Parkhead. revealed in Thursday that the 43-year-old closing in on Parkhead as principal shareholder Dermot Desmond searches for a boss capable of ushering in another trophy-laden era.

Eddie Howe reportedly wants former Scotland international Richard Hughes to join him and oversee a full Parkhead rebuild. revealed the 43-year-old is in advanced talks with the club and principal shareholder Dermot Desmond as he closes in on becoming the club's next boss.

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