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title: "Celtic: Keane interview revealed"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Celtic News"
published: "2021-03-26T20:10:56Z"
modified: "2021-03-26T20:10:56Z"
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# Celtic: Keane interview revealed

**Roy Keane was interviewed by the Celtic board earlier this week and is now the clear frontrunner for the vacant managerial position.**

That’s according to an exclusive report from [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-roy-keane-interviewed-by-celtic-board-in-big-development/), who have been informed by a Hoops source that the former Celtic midfielder is very keen to take the job.

### Keane yet to agree Celtic deal

Celtic are thought to be willing to put aside concerns over his [10-year managerial absence](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/roy-keane/profil/trainer/3721) and are instead looking at his [three recent spells as assistant manager at Ireland, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/roy-keane/profil/trainer/3721), along with his Parkhead connections.

However, the [report](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-roy-keane-interviewed-by-celtic-board-in-big-development/) goes on to add that terms between the two parties are yet to be agreed.

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### Transfer Tavern take

It seems as if Celtic have stepped up their search for a new manager in recent days, which, to us, is quite a surprise.

[Reports](https://www.footballinsider247.com/celtic-plan-to-appoint-director-of-football/) had suggested previously that the club would wait until a director of football was in place before landing a new boss.

A deal for Manchester City’s Fergal Harkin was reported as [‘90% done’](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-harkin-appointment-close-after-celtic-talks/) last weekend, however, nothing has been confirmed as of yet.

Perhaps a deal for Harkin is now 99% done, with Keane now in the box seat to take over from Neil Lennon.

***In other news: Report shares who Keane’s number two could be after Wednesday news, find out more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/celtic-butt-could-be-keanes-no-2-following-united-exit/).***