Celtic director of football candidate Fergal Harkin is set to remain at Manchester City this summer.
The 44-year-old has been with linked with a key role in the Parkhead overhaul this summer however we understand he was never seriously in the running.
Record Sport revealed that former Celtic star Shaun Maloney has already held initial discussions with outgoing chief executive Peter Lawwell on a possible return to the club in a key strategic role.
That has a major impact on the potential move of Harkin to Glasgow's east end with the move seemingly dead in the water.
The Irish Independent claim that the Irishman is no longer looking to leave the Premier League champions but Record Sport understands Celtic never approached City’s Football Partnerships and Pathways Manager.
It has been a hectic few days at Celtic Park with Eddie Howe pulling out of the race to become next boss.
While Maloney now looks set to play a vital part in the overhaul under new chief executive Dominic McKay the rebuild will be fronted up by Aussie boss Ange Postecoglou.
