Kieran McKenna and Craig Bellamy have been connected with the Scottish champions vacancy
The Championship club's their manager states he has had "no conversations" with Celtic about their managerial vacancy, while Welsh head coach the former striker is dedicated to completing his team's international campaign.
Each are being considered with the coaching position at the Scottish champions following Brendan Rodgers' departure on Monday.
McKenna's Position on The Scottish Club
McKenna described the Glasgow giants as "a really big soccer institution" but stressed he is "deeply involved" of a "extensive rebuilding" with the Championship side.
The mid-thirties took charge of Portman Road in 2021 and guided the team to the English top flight with back-to-back promotions, but they managed only four games last campaign as they were relegated back to the second division and they presently occupy twelfth place in the Championship.
"There have been any of those discussions," the London-born former Northern Ireland young player said when asked about being on the candidate list.
"It's not something I have considered seriously, or where any portion of my focus is currently.
"I possess a unique job here at a special team. And we're at a crucial stage of the campaign. Everything external hasn't touched my awareness."
Context and Contractual Details
It has been suggested that McKenna would be open to speaking to Celtic given his childhood support.
"Growing up, we all have our affinities," he said when asked about those. "It's unlikely everyone has to go around and announce what they were, but of course it's a really big football club."
McKenna agreed to a fresh four-year contract in 2024 and was asked about his alleged £5m release clause.
"In every manager's contract, there are provisions," he responded. "I'm unaware what mine are and, if I did, I wouldn't tell you anyway!
"I tackle this role like I will remain Town's coach indefinitely. I understand that's not invariably going to be the situation, but I'll always give maximum effort as while I remain in position."
Bellamy's Situation
Bellamy played for the Hoops on loan from Newcastle United in the mid-2000s, but the former Welsh striker is inclined to finish the current global tournament campaign, a stance that would effectively rule out the mid-forties from assuming the Celtic job.
Wales are presently in third place in their World Cup group behind leaders Belgium and second-placed North Macedonia.
Victories over the minnows and North Macedonia in next month would secure their place in the qualification play-offs, but they are all but assured of making those, thanks to a productive European competition campaign, should they not finish as Group J second place.
Given his current stance, the Wales manager, whose contract expires after Euro 2028, would be unavailable until after the play-offs at the earliest.
Key Highlights
- Ipswich's manager refutes having conversations with the Scottish club
- McKenna stresses dedication to his current club
- Craig Bellamy focused on international campaign
- Each managers connected with the Glasgow position
- The Welsh coach unavailable until after tournament qualifiers
