🔗 Share this article Zero Kieran McKenna Celtic Discussions as Craig Bellamy Commits to Wales Kieran McKenna and Wales head coach have been linked with the Celtic vacancy The Championship club's their manager says he has had "no conversations" with Celtic about their managerial vacancy, while Welsh national team manager the former striker is dedicated to completing his squad's World Cup campaign. Each have been linked with the manager's job at the Premiership title holders following Brendan Rodgers' departure on the start of the week. The Manager's Stance on The Scottish Club McKenna described Celtic as "a really big football club" but stressed he is "deeply involved" of a "extensive rebuilding" with Ipswich Town. The 39-year-old assumed control of Portman Road in 2021 and led them to the Premier League with back-to-back promotions, but they managed only a handful of victories last campaign as they were relegated back to the Championship and they currently sit 12th in the Championship. "There have been such discussions," the English capital native ex- Irish young player said when questioned about being on Celtic's shortlist. "This isn't a matter I have considered seriously, or where any portion of my focus is this week. "I possess a unique job here at a special team. And we're at a really important phase of the season. Anything external hasn't reached my awareness." Context and Agreement Aspects Reports indicate that McKenna would be willing to talk to Celtic given his childhood support. "Growing up, we all have our preferences," he said when asked about those. "It's unlikely all people has to publicly and declare what they used to be, but of course it's a massive football club." McKenna signed a new four-year contract in 2024 and was asked about his reported £5m release clause. "In every manager's contract, there are things," he responded. "I don't know what my specific terms are and, were I informed, I wouldn't disclose you anyway! "I approach this role like I'll be Town's coach indefinitely. I understand that's not always going to be the situation, but I will consistently do my best as long as I am here." The Welsh Coach's Position The former striker played for Celtic on loan from the Magpies in the mid-2000s, but the former Welsh striker is minded to complete the current World Cup qualification, a position that would practically eliminate the mid-forties from immediately taking the Glasgow position. The Welsh squad are presently in third place in their qualifying group behind group toppers Belgium and second-placed North Macedonia. Wins over the minnows and their rivals in next month would secure their place in the final qualifying round, but they are virtually assured of making those, due to a successful European competition performance, should they fail to finish as Group J runners-up. Considering his present position, Bellamy, whose contract concludes after the European Championship, would be unavailable until following the qualifying matches at the earliest. Key Points Ipswich's manager refutes any talks with the Scottish club McKenna stresses commitment to his current club Wales' manager concentrated on international campaign Both coaches linked with the Glasgow vacancy Bellamy not free until after tournament qualifiers