Former Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has turned down the opportunity to be Celtic’s new team boss.

The deposed Scottish champions had hoped the 43-year-old would sign a contract in the next few days after he became their preferred candidate.

It is not clear why he decided against the move, but it is understood the make-up of his backroom team could have played a part.

Celtic hope to appoint a successor to Neil Lennon in the