Former Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe is close to getting the top job at Celtic.

The Scottish giants are on the lookout for a manager to replace Neil Lennon.

Having lost the Scottish Premiership to Rangers this term, Celtic will be hoping they can get back to the top next term.

According to talkSPORT, Howe is the man who will take charge of the team in 2021/2022 and beyond.

The 43-year-old has been out of a job since leaving Bournemouth after their relegation at the end of last season.

"I've been told from very reliable sources that Eddie Howe is now heading to Celtic for the start of next season and is even starting to assemble his backroom team," talkSPORT's Alex Crook stated.

"Some of that backroom team will come from Bournemouth and one of the reasons for the delay is of course Bournemouth are part of the Championship play-offs, looking to get back into the Premier League, and that could hamper Eddie Howe's chances of taking one or two of his former coaches with him to Glasgow.

"But Eddie Howe will be the new Celtic manager in time for the start of next season."