According to Sky Sports, Celtic are pursuing Ange Postecoglou on the recommendation of Fergal Harkin.
The report has claimed that Harkin is going to be named as Celtic’s sporting director this summer.
Harkin will leave his role as Manchester City’s football partnerships manger.
Sky Sports have claimed that Celtic have decided to pursue Postecoglou after talks with Eddie Howe broke down following recommendations from Harkin.
Who is Ange Postecoglou?
Postecoglou is in charge of Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan at the moment.
The 55-year-old is a very experienced football manager who has been in the business since 1996.
However, Postecoglou does not have much experience of working in Europe.
The 55-year-old was the manager of Greek club Panachaiki from March to December 2008.
Howe is a name that is well known to followers of the game in the UK.
The Englishman did well during his time in charge of Bournemouth.
Postecoglou could be a gamble for Celtic, but so are a lot of managerial appointments.
What is important is that the Australian gets the support and backing of the Celtic fans and officials.
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