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Celtic are in advanced talks with Brendan Rodgers over a deal to return to the club as manager.
It is understood the Scottish Premiership champions have offered the 50-year-old a deal that is in excess of his previous contract, which would make him the highest-paid manager in the club's history again.
Following initial talks, the two parties are thought to be holding further discussions on Wednesday with one source telling Sky Sports News an agreement is not far away.
It is understood Rodgers will be backed by Celtic's board in the transfer market to help him deliver domestic success and compete in the Champions League.
Rodgers - who left Celtic in 2019 - had also been linked to the vacant job at Leeds United despite planning to take an extended break away from the dugout following his departure from Leicester City in April.
News reported last Monday he would be sounded out over replacing Ange Postecoglou, although Celtic have also been looking at other candidates including Pep Guardiola's Manchester City assistant Enzo Maresca.