Celtic Wiretap

Celtic have dismissed head coach Wilfried Nancy after just 33 days in charge, making him the shortest-tenured permanent manager in the Scottish champions' history. Nancy won only two of eight matches since joining from MLS side Columbus Crew on a two-and-a-half-year deal December 3.

The 48-year-old French coach lost six matches during his brief spell, including a 3-1 home defeat to Rangers in the Old Firm derby on Saturday that proved to be his final game. Nancy's 33-day tenure was four days shorter than interim manager Martin O'Neill, whom he replaced last month.

Celtic also confirmed the departures of head of football operations Paul Tisdale and Nancy's coaching staff members Kwame Ampadu, Jules Gueguen and Maxime Chalier. The club has experienced significant turbulence this season with Brendan Rodgers resigning October 27 before O'Neill's successful interim stint.

Nancy oversaw league defeats at home to Hearts and away to Dundee United during his eight-match spell. Celtic also lost 3-0 at home to Roma in the Europa League and fell 3-1 to St Mirren in the Scottish League Cup final.

The Frenchman's only victories came against Aberdeen and Livingston before a 2-0 loss to Motherwell on Tuesday set up the decisive Old Firm clash. Nancy previously enjoyed success with Columbus, winning the 2023 MLS Cup and 2024 Leagues Cup while reaching the 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup final.

Hearts currently sit six points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership standings. Celtic and Rangers are level on both points and goal difference in second place.

O'Neill won seven of eight matches as interim manager after Rodgers' departure. The former Celtic boss previously led the club to seven trophies between 2000 and 2005.

Aberdeen were the last Scottish team outside Celtic and Rangers to win the top division in 1984-85 under Sir Alex Ferguson. Celtic's 147-year history had never seen a permanent manager dismissed so quickly, with John Barnes' eight-month stint in 1999-00 previously holding that distinction.

Brendan Rodgers has stepped down as manager of Celtic with Martin O'Neill taking over on an interim basis. 

Celtic are eight points behind Hearts following their 3-1 loss to them over the weekend.

Rodgers was appointed as manager of Celtic in 2023 following his run at Leicester City having previously managed them from 2016 until 2019. 

Arsenal signed Kieran Tierney from Celtic for $30.3 million as the transfer deadline closed.

The 22-year-old had 8 goals and 37 assists in 170 games for Celtic.

Tierney is currently recovering from double hernia surgery.

David Luiz and Kieran Tierney could move to Arsenal ahead of the Thursday transfer deadline.

Luiz, who recently signed a two-year extension with Chelsea, sat out training on Wednesday.

Arsenal are expected to secure Tierney in a $28 million transfer deal.

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Kieran Tierney from Celtic.

The two clubs must negotiate a transfer fee as Arsenal want to offer no more than $22.8 million, though Celtic rates him at over $31 million.

Unai Emery sees Tierney's ability to attack in the same mold as Liverpool's Andy Robertson. 

Leicester City will name Brendan Rodgers as manager within the next day.

Rodgers was convinced of immediately quitting as manager of Celtic.

Leicester had identified Rodgers as their No 1 target to replace Claude Puel several months ago.

Rodgers previously managed in the Premier League with Liverpool and Swansea City.

Rodgers will earn approximately £5 million per year.

Leicester City have fired Claude Puel as manager and will seek a deal with Brendan Rodgers as his successor.

Rodgers is currently manager of Celtic.

Leicester could also consider Rafael Benítez, whose contract at Newcastle expires in June.

Leicester has been planning to pursue Rodgers for months.

“The club would like to thank Claude for his efforts in leading the team during his 16 months in the role and wish him well in his future career,” Leicester said. “Assistant manager Jacky Bonnevay also departs with the club’s best wishes.

“First-team coaches Mike Stowell and Adam Sadler, supported by the club’s established backroom staff, will assume responsibility for the senior squad while the club begins the process of appointing a new manager.”

Celtic have signed Indiana University defender Andrew Gutman.

Gutman won the 2018 MAC Hermann Award. He turned down a homegrown contract with the Chicago Fire to join Brendan Rodgers' side.

Gutman scored 11 goals last season at Indiana. He joins Timothy Weah as the second American to move to Celtic in this transfer window. 

Timothy Weah has joined Celtic on loan from PSG for the rest of this season.

“He has really good qualities technically, and tactically is always improving his game. Physically he’s very good, very fast and is a strong player. He’ll add competition to the squad," said Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers of the 18-year-old striker. 

Weah's move caps a busy window for Celtic, who also added Oliver Burke on loan from West Brom. 

Celtic have added signed Oliver Burke on loan from West Brom for the rest of this season.

The 21-year-old winger is the most expensive Scottish signing after West Brom bought him for just under $20 million from RB Leipzig. 

Celtic are also rumored to add 18-year-old American striker Timothy Weah on-loan from PSG.