Sky Sports News are the latest to join the chorus of Eddie Howe to Celtic reports, lending credibility to a growing volume of rumour and speculation.
The outlet has broadcasted this afternoon that Celtic have made contact with the former Bournemouth boss, who has not yet returned to management since leaving his beloved Cherries.
They’ve been told that Howe is considering a number of options but that Celtic are very impressed with the coach and could offer him a package that attracts him to Glasgow.
You can watch their breaking news update via their Football Daily brand below.
It follows on from similar reports from The Scottish Sun and The Daily Record over the last 24 hours, as we discussed on 67 Hail Hail.
Listen, I’m not one to get over-excited at Celtic reports. I always take everything with a pinch of salt.
However, when you consume basically every nugget of Celtic news and rumour, as I do, you start to learn when something is legit and something is unfounded speculation.
The reports over the last 24 hours, including the latest from Sky Sports, are all moving in the same direction and I am firmly in the camp that believes Howe to Celtic is now a goer.
Now, that’s not to say it’s a guarantee he’ll end up in Glasgow. It should be stressed that nobody has reported that yet.
However, unlike all the Roy Keane noise, all the Thierry Henry noise, even the Jesse Marsch noise, this feels substantial.
Someone close to Celtic, or to Howe, or even both, are briefing media outlets about the potential move. It’s clear that the two parties are in discussions.
With Nick Hammond leaving the club, Neil Lennon now long gone and a new era dawning, Celtic are primed for a blockbuster announcement.
This is excellent news. All aboard the Howe hype train.
In other news, Mikey Johnston has been spotted in Celtic training after an injury layoff.
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