Sources: Celtic line up available manager in case Martin O'Neill talks fail

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(Credit: Imago) Wed 27 May 2026 8:15, UK Celtic have Robbie Keane on their list of managerial targets after he recently confirmed his resignation from his job at Ferencvaros, sources have told Football Insider. The club hierarchy are still planning to persuade Martin O’Neill to remain at the helm for next season, and sources have indicated that there are also other candidates who are ahead of Keane in the pecking order right now.

Celtic’s managerial situation is still shrouded in uncertainty heading into the summer, and it remains to be seen how O’Neill views his own future. 👔 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 told they cannot make Martin O’Neill ‘mistake’Former Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness told Football Insider last weekend that Celtic would be making a “mistake” by not keeping O’Neill in charge for next term, despite their previous plans.

However, O’Neill’s success has now prompted a desire from the club to extend his tenure, and Wyness feels that they would be silly not to have him involved in some capacity in 2026-27.He has urged Celtic to target stability by handing the Northern Irishman another year in charge, rather than taking the risk of bringing in a new face to lead the team. The club are happy to keep hold of O’Neill after his domestic double, but the ball appears to be in his court at the moment in terms of how his future will take shape.O’Neill could yet take on fresh role at ParkheadWyness also told Football Insider that O’Neill could take on a new boardroom role at Celtic this summer, rather than staying on in the hot seat as manager.