Celtic are ‘very interested’ in German manager Daniel Farke as Ange Postecoglou’s replacement but could face competition from Leeds United for his signature.
That’s according to journalist Florian Plettenberg, who says that ‘first talks took place’ this week over the manager potentially joining the Scottish giants.
Celtic are on the hunt for Postecoglou’s replacement after he left this week to join Tottenham, a big blow for the Scottish champions.
The Australian’s departure leaves a huge hole to be filled and several managers have already been named as potential successors at Celtic Park.
Farke is one of them as he’s available on a free after leaving Borussia Monchengladbach at the beginning of the month.
It seems that interest from Celtic is concrete and the Bhoys are ‘very interested’ in the 46-year-old, so much so that they’ve held initial talks about him taking over.
They could face competition from Leeds United, though. The Whites are also hunting for their next manager after Sam Allardyce’s four-game contract ended with relegation to the Championship.
Getting that over the line will take priority and it appears they are yet to move for Farke as a result, with any deal ‘not advanced yet’ according to Plettenburg.
However, Leeds’ interest is ‘confirmed’, and he says the situation around the manager ‘could change next week’ as a result.
Excl. News #Farke: Talks with @CelticFC! Celtic very interested in signing him as a replacement for Postecoglou. First talks took place. #CelticFC
Next option: @leeds confirmed. But not advanced yet. Could change next week.
Farke, ready to take over a new club now!… pic.twitter.com/xI4w2HHjYr
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) June 10, 2023
