đŸ”— Share this article Zero McKenna Celtic FC Discussions as Craig Bellamy Commits to Wales Ipswich's manager and Craig Bellamy have been linked with the Celtic vacancy The Championship club's their manager states he has had "zero discussions" with Celtic about their managerial vacancy, while Welsh head coach the former striker is dedicated to completing his squad's international campaign. Both have been linked with the coaching position at the Scottish champions following the former manager's departure on the start of the week. The Manager's Stance on Celtic McKenna described Celtic as "an enormous soccer institution" but stressed he is "deeply involved" of a "long-term project" with Ipswich Town. The mid-thirties assumed control of Portman Road in 2021 and guided the team to the English top flight with consecutive elevations, but they managed only a handful of victories last season as they were relegated back to the second division and they currently sit 12th in the Championship. "There have been any of those discussions," the English capital native former Irish youth international said when asked about being on the candidate list. "It's not something I have considered seriously, or where any part of my concentration is this week. "I possess a unique job here at a special team. And we're at a really important stage of the season. Everything outside of that hasn't reached my awareness." Background and Contractual Details Reports indicate that McKenna would be open to speaking to the Scottish side given his childhood support. "Growing up, we all have our preferences," he said when questioned about these. "It's unlikely all people has to publicly and declare what they used to be, but naturally it's a really big football club." The coach agreed to a new four-year contract in last year and was questioned about his reported £5m release clause. "Throughout coaching agreements, there are things," he responded. "I don't know what my specific terms are and, were I informed, I wouldn't disclose you regardless! "I approach this job like I will remain Ipswich manager forever. I understand that's not always going to be the case, but I'll always do my best as long as I am here." Bellamy's Situation The former striker represented the Hoops on loan from the Magpies in 2005, but the ex- Welsh striker is minded to finish the ongoing World Cup qualification, a stance that would practically eliminate the mid-forties from immediately taking the Glasgow position. The Welsh squad are currently third in their World Cup group behind leaders the Red Devils and runners-up North Macedonia. Wins over Liechtenstein and North Macedonia in November would secure their position in the qualification play-offs, but they are all but assured of reaching that stage, thanks to a productive European competition performance, even if they not end up Group J second place. Considering his current position, the Wales manager, whose agreement concludes after Euro 2028, would be unavailable until after the play-offs at the minimum. Important Points Ipswich's manager refutes any conversations with the Scottish club McKenna stresses dedication to his current club Wales' manager focused on World Cup qualification Each coaches linked with Celtic vacancy Bellamy unavailable until after tournament qualifiers