Manchester United legend Roy Keane has entered talks with Celtic.

The Daily Mail says Keane is one of a list of candidates the Parkhead club have already spoken to.

In a statement earlier this week largest shareholder Dermot Desmond vowed to take time to appoint the right man, insisting the process of 'research, investigation, interviewing and negotiation' is underway.

A Celtic player during the 2005-06 season, Keane has held discussions with senior figures leading the search.

His last frontline role in management was at Ipswich Town a decade ago - the 49-year-old has since worked as assistant manager to Martin O'Neill with the Republic of Ireland, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest.