Eddie Howe is edging ever closer to being appointed the next manager of Celtic Football Club...

What's been said?

Speaking on this week's 'The Celtic Huddle' podcast, reliable Daily Mail journalist Ian McGarry delivered an encouraging six-word update on the 43-year-old.

"It’s down to the minor details," he claimed.

The former Premier League boss has emerged as the front-runner to take over from Neil Lennon this summer, following discussions behind-the-scenes with majority shareholder Dermot Desmond.

Great news incoming

This latest update should have many at Parkhead absolutely buzzing as it puts to rest several doubts that had started to creep in over the last week or so.

Football Insider suggested on April 3rd that Crystal Palace were plotting a late raid to seal Howe from Celtic's grasp. They wanted him to replace the out-of-contract Roy Hodgson at the end of the season.

Similarly, it was thought that another factor holding up the move was the 43-year-old's desire to have his trusted Cherries right-hand man Richard Hughes as Nick Hammond's replacement for the director of football role.

But McGarry's claim suggests that Howe's move is all but done, barring that eagerly-awaited official announcement.

Despite being sacked by Bournemouth following relegation to the Championship, Howe would bring many qualities to Celtic Park. It's easy to forget that he steered them from League Two to the Premier League in the first place.

As the Bhoys look to embark on a new era, he would surely be the perfect candidate to spearhead any rebuild.

"He is meticulous," explained Simon Francis to the Daily Express. "He does not leave any stone unturned. And he instils that work ethic into the players. Because you know that he is buying into it. Not turning up late, not strolling out onto the training pitch late, he is always the first. You can never question anything he does."

A stark contrast from Neil Lennon, who reportedly didn't shift away from Brendan Rodgers' methods, which is a little lazy, to say the least.

Also considering the club have been mooted with some very uninspiring names, such as Roy Keane and Steve Clarke, the Parkhead faithful have every right to get immensely excited for this appointment.

AND in other news, Howe could instantly save Celtic millions by unleashing THIS "special" 18 y/o gem...