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Martin O’Neill has agreed a deal to become the permanent manager of Celtic, STV Sport understands. Celtic’s largest shareholder, Dermot Desmond, held talks with O’Neill and Robbie Keane over the vacant manager role this week. It comes after O’Neill sealed a nail-biting league title on the final day of the season and a Scottish Cup win whilst acting as interim manager. The 74-year-old has agreed a one-year deal at the club with the option of another year.

Celtic’s largest shareholder has held talks with Robbie Keane over the vacant manager role and is due to discuss the job with Martin O’Neill later this week, STV Sport understands. Dermot Desmond has narrowed down the shortlist to the former Hoops striker and the temporary boss who led the Glasgow side to a cup double last season.

Motherwell have received an official approach from French side Toulouse for manager Jens Berthel Askou. STV Sport understands talks are ongoing between the Steelmen and the Ligue 1 side, but that nothing has been agreed yet. Askou led the Fir Park side to their best finish in the Scottish Premiership in over a decade. They finished fourth in the league and have earned guaranteed European football next season.