Celtic chairman John Reid has confirmed that the club have not made any moves to appoint a new manager.
The Hoops are looking for a replacement after Gordon Strachan left the club earlier this week but with Owen Coyle, Tony Mowbray and Mark McGhee linked with the post, Reid has told fans any stories are speculation for the moment.
“The club is currently engaged in the process of identifying a new football manager,” he said in a statement on the club’s website. “We are considering a number of possible candidates. However, we have made no official approach to any club.
“Clearly, Celtic's priority is to appoint the very best candidate. We will aim to do this as soon as we possibly can, but we will also do so in a professional, considered manner and ensure that we appoint the correct individual for the club and its supporters. It is better to get this right rather than be rushed.
“As the board has done in recent years, through the appointment of Martin O'Neill and Gordon Strachan, we aim to appoint a manager who will bring continued success to the club.
“We thank our supporters for the tremendous backing they have given the club over the course of the season.
“Inevitably, there will be rumour and speculation in the media surrounding this process, but as soon as the board is in a position to confirm an appointment, we will do so directly to our supporters.”