🔗 Share this article No McKenna Celtic FC Discussions as Craig Bellamy Commits to Welsh National Team Kieran McKenna and Wales head coach have been linked with the Scottish champions vacancy Ipswich Town's their manager states he has had "no discussions" with Celtic about their managerial vacancy, while Wales head coach the former striker is committed to seeing out his squad's World Cup campaign. Each have been linked with the manager's job at the Scottish champions following the former manager's resignation on the start of the week. McKenna's Position on Celtic The Ipswich boss described Celtic as "a really big football club" but emphasized he is "deeply involved" of a "long-term project" with the Championship side. The mid-thirties assumed control of Portman Road in recent years and guided the team to the Premier League with back-to-back promotions, but they won just four games last campaign as they were demoted back to the Championship and they currently sit twelfth place in the Championship. "There have been such conversations," the English capital native former Irish youth international said when questioned about being on Celtic's shortlist. "This isn't a matter I have considered seriously, or where any part of my focus is currently. "I have a special job here at a remarkable club. And we're at a really important stage of the campaign. Anything external hasn't reached my radar." Background and Agreement Details It has been suggested that the manager would be willing to talk to the Scottish side given his childhood support. "Growing up, we all have our preferences," he said when asked about these. "It's unlikely everyone has to go around and announce what they were, but naturally it's a really big football club." McKenna signed a fresh four-year contract in 2024 and was questioned about his alleged £5m release clause. "Throughout coaching agreements, there are things," he responded. "I don't know what my specific terms are and, if I did, I wouldn't tell you regardless! "I tackle this role like I'll be Ipswich manager forever. I know that's not always going to be the situation, but I'll always give maximum effort as long as I remain in position." Bellamy's Position Bellamy played for the Hoops on temporary transfer from Newcastle United in 2005, but the ex- Wales forward is inclined to complete the ongoing World Cup qualification, a position that would effectively rule out the 46-year-old from immediately taking the Celtic job. The Welsh squad are currently third in their World Cup group behind leaders Belgium and second-placed Macedonia. Victories over the minnows and North Macedonia in next month would secure their position in the final qualifying round, but they are virtually guaranteed of making those, due to a productive Nations League performance, should they fail to finish as Group J runners-up. Considering his current position, the Wales manager, whose agreement expires after Euro 2028, would not be available until after the qualifying matches at the minimum. Key Points Ipswich's manager refutes any talks with the Scottish club McKenna emphasizes commitment to Ipswich Town Wales' manager focused on World Cup qualification Both coaches linked with the Glasgow position Bellamy not free until post World Cup qualifiers