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title: "Celtic: Andriy Shevchenko linked with Hoops"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Celtic News"
published: "2021-10-03T19:05:37Z"
modified: "2021-10-03T19:05:37Z"
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# Celtic: Andriy Shevchenko linked with Hoops

**Andriy Shevchenko has been linked with a move to Celtic following Ange Postecoglou’s tricky start to life at Parkhead, [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16311817/chelsea-andriy-shevchenko-celtic-alert-move/) have reported.**

### The Lowdown: Shevchenko at Ukraine

Shevchenko’s [only](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/andriy-shevchenko/profil/trainer/45350) experience as a manager has come at international level with his native Ukraine. The 45-year-old took over after a stint as assistant back in [2016](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/andriy-shevchenko/profil/trainer/45350) and took charge of [52](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/andriy-shevchenko/profil/trainer/45350) matches, the last of which came in a 4-0 defeat to England in the European Championship quarter-finals in July.

It now seems that he wants to try his hand as a club manager, with Celtic Park namechecked as a possible destination.

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### The Latest: Nixon’s late-night claim

[Alan Nixon of The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16311817/chelsea-andriy-shevchenko-celtic-alert-move/) shared a story late on Saturday night regarding Shevchenko. He claimed that the Ukrainian wants to make the move to Britain as a manager, which has put Celtic on alert.

Nixon added that Shevchenko’s availability has placed him on wish lists and that he could be a surprise choice for Celtic if things don’t work out with Postecoglou.

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### The Verdict: Nicholson looking at alternative targets?

Michael Nicholson was installed as the club’s [interim](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/dominic-mckay-leaves-chief-executive-role-at-celtic-65fc0pjjc#:~:text=In%20a%20statement%20to%20the,over%20on%20an%20interim%20basis.) CEO following Dominic McKay’s abrupt Parkhead [exit](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/dominic-mckay-leaves-chief-executive-role-at-celtic-65fc0pjjc#:~:text=In%20a%20statement%20to%20the,over%20on%20an%20interim%20basis.), so he could be the man looking at Shevchenko.

Time should be on Postecoglou’s side, though, due to a number of [incomings and outgoings](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/celtic-glasgow/transfers/verein/371) over the summer and having to deal with [numerous injuries](https://celtsarehere.com/celtics-injury-list/) in recent weeks.

However, it appears as if the Hoops could be exploring possible contingency plans, so results may need to improve soon if the 56-year-old is not to be jettisoned.

***In other news: [News Celtic and Ange could do without emerges regarding Kyogo Furuhashi](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/celtic-japans-kyogo-furuhashi-u-turn/)***