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Celtic close in on appointing Eddie Howe as their new boss with announcement expected 'shortly' - after Bournemouth's play-off defeat saw him cleared to talk to trusted coaches about Glasgow moves

Celtic claimed that the appointment of their new manager is imminent - as they unveiled a £2.5million thank-you gift to season-ticket holders.

The preferred candidate for the past two months to succeed Neil Lennon, Eddie Howe’s move to Glasgow should be ratified any day.

With Bournemouth having been eliminated from the English Championship play-offs by Brentford, the 43-year-old has been cleared to talk with trusted coaches Stephen Purches and Simon Weatherstone about moving to Glasgow.

Celtic are closing in on appointing ex-Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe as their new boss

Howe remains hopeful of bringing current Cherries technical director Richard Hughes with him in a senior scouting role.