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title: "Celtic: Kieran Maguire makes Conor McGregor claim"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2022-03-15T12:15:19Z"
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# Celtic: Kieran Maguire makes Conor McGregor claim

**Financial expert Kieran Maguire has been reacting to Conor McGregor’s interest in taking over at Celtic, [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/celtic-takeover-possible-for-mcgregor-consortium-maguire/) report.**

### The Lowdown: Links resurface

UFC star McGregor, who is a [Celtic fan](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/other-sports/mma/whats-up-celtic-conor-mcgregor-11261925), admitted [last year](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11787/12302561/celtic-conor-mcgregor-says-he-had-conversation-over-buying-stake-in-club-from-dermot-desmond) that he had a conversation over buying a stake in the club from Dermot Desmond.

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As we know, that failed to materialise, with Desmond [adamant](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11787/12302561/celtic-conor-mcgregor-says-he-had-conversation-over-buying-stake-in-club-from-dermot-desmond) 12 months ago that his shares were not for sale.

However, [reports](https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/celtic/ufc-star-conor-mcgregor-celtic-takeover-being-explored-3598661) earlier this month relayed some fresh comments from the Irishman, who once again admitted that he is keen to take over in Glasgow.

### The Latest: Maguire’s comments

Maguire, who contributes for [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/11961177/clubs-may-need-players-to-take-pay-cut/more/11), was talking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/celtic-takeover-possible-for-mcgregor-consortium-maguire/) over the possibility of McGregor taking over at Parkhead.

He stated that McGregor, worth [$200m](https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/mma-net-worth/conor-mcgregor-net-worth/) (£150m), would need the help of a consortium if he is to have a realistic chance of buying the club.

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> “McGregor might be front of house as far a consortium is concerned.
>
> “He doesn’t have the resources himself, but he does make a fortune out of his own brand.
>
> “I don’t think he would be advised to buy Celtic or another football club alone, it would have to be as part of a group.
>
> “However, he would be the public face and centre of attention if such a deal was to take place.”

### The Verdict: Spot on

You’d expect that if a deal was to ever go through, McGregor would need to be part of some form of investment group but would be the centre of attention of a potential takeover.

It would certainly be interesting, but at this moment in time, it doesn’t look as if Desmond is going anywhere, even though he is [reportedly](https://www.givemesport.com/1801252-celtic-latest-news-fresh-claim-emerges-on-dermot-desmonds-future-plans) looking to give more responsibility to his son.

We may well see McGregor at Celtic one day, as he does seem to be extremely keen on acquiring shares in a football club, but fans who want him at the club may have to remain patient for the time being.

***In other news: [‘Hope it’s not true… ‘ – Celtic pundit fumes at ‘massive’ Parkhead news after insider’s reveal](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/frank-mcavennie-rage-carter-vickers-latest/)***