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title: "Celtic: Hoops handed potential Tognozzi boost"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Celtic News"
published: "2021-03-10T20:05:59Z"
modified: "2021-03-10T20:05:59Z"
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# Celtic: Hoops handed potential Tognozzi boost

**Celtic have been [linked](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/celtic-eye-juventus-scout-matteo-tognozzi-as-new-director-of/1g1b23erwzetj11c31eakfg6ri) with a move for Juventus scout Matteo Tognozzi in recent weeks.**

The Hoops are looking to appoint a [director of football in an off-field overhaul](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/celtic-eye-juventus-scout-matteo-tognozzi-as-new-director-of/1g1b23erwzetj11c31eakfg6ri), with David Webb and Fergal Harkin two other names to be [linked](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9261205/Juventus-scout-Matteo-Tognozzi-mix-Celtics-new-sporting-director-position.html) with the newly created Parkhead position.

### Manchester United’s new man Murtough

Manchester United [reportedly](https://strettynews.com/2021/02/19/exclusive-man-united-in-sporting-director-talks-with-juve-chief-scout-matteo-tognozzi/) joined Celtic in the race for Tognozzi, however, the Red Devils [confirmed on Wednesday that they have appointed John Murtough as the club’s new Football Director](https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1369619297807523840).

The announcement from the European giants appears to rule out any possible move for Tognozzi, leaving Celtic with a potential clear run to tie up a deal for the Italian.

### Transfer Tavern take

With [Dominic McKay coming in to replace Peter Lawwell this summer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55852763), appointing a director of football could turn out to be pivotal in regards to communication between Neil Lennon’s long-term successor and the new CEO.

Tognozzi has worked with [Zenit St Petersburg, Hamburg and Bayer Leverkusen](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/matteo-tognozzis-celtic-suitability-examined-23510512) prior to his current job with Juventus, earning plenty of experience all across Europe in the process.

He speaks [good English](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/matteo-tognozzis-celtic-suitability-examined-23510512) and makes profits on players while also securing solid replacements, citing [Porto’s model as one that has inspired him](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/matteo-tognozzis-celtic-suitability-examined-23510512).

It seems as if a summer rebuild both on and off the pitch will get the green light, and Tognozzi, should he be appointed, could play a major role in the club’s summer transfer plans.

***In other news: Celtic could miss out on an £8m profit on 25-year-old ace, find out more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-transfer-rumours/celtic-jack-hendry-attracting-premier-league-interest/).***