Roy Keane has had “an informal chat” with Celtic’s majority shareholder, Dermot Desmond, about becoming the Scottish champions’ new manager.
The meeting was revealed by Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill, to whom Keane is presently assistant.
Celtic are seeking a new head coach after the resignation of Neil Lennon.
Former Manchester United midfielder Keane, who finished his playing career with Celtic, has become a strong favourite with the bookmakers.
