Martin O’Neill has emerged as a "left-field" option away from Celtic as uncertainty continues over his long-term future at Parkhead.
The veteran Hoops hero is locked in a straight fight with Robbie Keane for the permanent manager’s job after guiding the club to a Premiership and Scottish Cup double.
But with Celtic yet to make a final decision and a major summer rebuild looming, talk has already turned to what could be next for the 74-year-old if he doesn’t land the role full-time.
Now former Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan has tipped O’Neill for a surprise return to the English Premier League.
Fulham are on the lookout for a new boss following Marco Silva’s exit and Jordan believes O’Neill should be firmly in the frame. Speaking on talkSPORT, he said: “The interesting thing will be what do Fulham want to do?
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“That might sound very left-field, but you’ve got Martin O’Neill back in the management world.
“Why wouldn’t Martin O’Neill be considered as somebody that could do a very decent job at Fulham?”
Celtic chiefs are weighing up their next move as they prepare for a crucial transfer window, with several fringe players expected to leave and key figures also attracting interest.
There is also the added pressure of navigating Champions League qualifiers after missing out on automatic entry last season.
