Celtic next manager: Roberto Martinez is new favourite after odds tumble
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Credit: Imago Wed 20 May 2026 11:32, UK Celtic are on the hunt for their next manager and have been linked to Roberto Martinez.The Portugal National Team coach has been rumoured to take over at Parkhead since the sacking of Wilfried Nancy in January.Now, with the Hoops’ season set to end after the Scottish Cup final on Saturday, speculation is once again heating up regarding who will take over from Martin O’Neill.One UK bookmaker has placed Martinez at 3/1 to come in, making him the new joint-favourite after these odds were slashed.The 52-year-old has not managed a domestic club since 2016, but a surprise Celtic appointment could now be on the horizon. 👔 Celtic Manager News 👔 Get the inside track on the Parkhead dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key boardroom decisions. VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Celtic receive managerial hunt boost from Scottish Premiership title victoryCeltic’s title victory will be long remembered by many fans, and it could now help them attract an excellent manager in the summer.On top of the sporting achievement of the trophy, it also places them in the Champions League playoff round.Credit: ImagoAs a result, the Hoops will only have to win one tie to get into the league phase.This revolution will surely help attract top managers such as Martinez, as it gives them the chance to manage in the Champions League.On top of this, the additional funds the competition will bring in could help finance a squad overhaul in the summer transfer window.However, it remains to be seen if this will be enough to tempt Martinez to take the job in the summer.Who else is linked to the Celtic job?Former Man United assistant manager Mick Brown exclusively told Football Insider that Kieran McKenna could be tempted to leave Ipswich Town for Celtic this summer.The Hoops could make promises to back the 40-year-old and allow him to boost their ambitions.The Ipswich manager is believed to be high on Celtic’s shortlist despite him recently achieving promotion to the Premier League with the Tractor Boys.While he is expected to be reluctant to leave Portman Road following their promotion to the Premier League, Celtic could make him a convincing offer.However, with plenty of managers linked to the role at Parkhead, it remains to be seen who the Hoops will look to appoint this summer to lead the club into the 2026-27 campaign.