Japan forward Daizen Maeda has informed Celtic of his desire to depart in the January transfer window, with Brentford, Everton, Leeds United, West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers all interested in the 28-year-old. (TeamTalk)
Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, 39, has revealed he expects to hold talks in February about a new contract with the Scottish champions. (Sun)
Columbus Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy has refused to respond to reports suggesting he is being considered for the vacancy at Celtic. (Herald – subscription required)
Meanwhile, Columbus Crew general manager Issa Tull has said Nancy is “locked in” for next season. (Record)
Celtic will likely have to pay Columbus Crew a multi-million dollar compensation package if they want to land Nancy and his coaching staff, according to US experts. (Glasgow Times)
Former Scotland winger Pat Nevin would be surprised if Nancy became Celtic manager. (Herald – subscription required)
Celtic have been holding talks in London this week with various targets as they continue their search for a new manager, with Nancy, Bodo/Glimt’s Kjetil Knutsen and Ipswich Town’s Kieran McKenna among the names being considered. (Sky Sports)
Former Celtic striker Robbie Keane has reiterated he remains focused on his work at Ferencvaros amid links with the Scottish champions’ manager’s job. (Record)
Liam Scales drew praise from Republic of Ireland supporters after the Celtic defender set up the opener in Thursday’s 2-0 win over Portugal. (Sun)
Celtic could be in line for a sell-on fee in January for Kristoffer Ajer, with Wolfsburg linked with interest in the Brentford centre-half. (Sky Sports)
Former Hearts sporting director Joe Savage believes Celtic still have enough in their squad to pip his old club to the Scottish Premiership title. (Record)
Veteran former Celtic winger Gary Mackay-Steven, 35, can still be a game changer at Ross County, says manager Tony Docherty. (Press and Journal)
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