EDDIE HOWE is NOT interested in the vacant Crystal Palace job, according to reports.
It was announced on Tuesday that Roy Hodgson would step down from the south-London club at the end of the season after four years.
That news instantly saw Celtic manager target Howe installed as the bookies’ favourite for the position.
However, according to the Daily Record, the ex-Bournemouth boss is not keen on the Eagles.
The Englishman remains on course to take over the reigns at Parkhead after months of talks between the board and his representatives.
Due to his former side’s play-off push in the Championship, Howe has yet to be formally announced.
This has ramped up speculation that he could be holding out for a Premier League side.
But Hoops fans may be glad to hear Howe is not looking to take over at Palace, and still looks set to be Neil Lennon’s permanent replacement in Glasgow’s east end.
Club legend John Hartson is eager to see Howe in the Celtic dugout but warned he’ll need a transfer overhaul of TEN transfers.
He told SunSport: “It’s a big job but I like the sound of Eddie Howe. I’m more than happy to back him.
“He has got Premier League experience, plays good, entertaining football and on the front foot.
“He did very well at Bournemouth even though they went down eventually but Eddie will see this as a massive opportunity.
“Rangers have won the league by 23 points so Celtic need to respond.
“There will be a big turnover of players. Players will have to go back on loan, players will want to leave and players out of contract. He will probably need another eight to ten players.
“It’s a huge challenge to manage in Glasgow – it took Steven Gerrard three years to win the title.”
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