Celtic Eyes David Moyes as Everton Contract Nears Expiry

Celtic are considering Everton manager David Moyes as a potential replacement for Martin O'Neill ahead of next season, with both managers facing uncertainty over their futures. The possibility emerged on October 12, 2026, as Moyes approaches the end of his Everton contract and the club's owners, the Friedkin Group, explore a sale.

According to reports from BBC Sport and GiveMeSport, Celtic have maintained a long-standing interest in Moyes. His contract is due to expire in the summer, potentially allowing the Scottish club to appoint him without paying compensation to Everton.

Moyes returned to Everton for a second spell in January 2025. His position could become less secure if new ownership takes control, as prospective buyers may want to appoint their own manager, according to GiveMeSport's account of journalist Alan Nixon's report.

The Friedkin Group's reported intention to sell Everton adds uncertainty to the managerial situation. However, no final decision on Moyes' future or a move to Celtic has been confirmed in the available reports.

Celtic also face uncertainty over O'Neill, whose contract expires in the summer despite the club having an option to extend his deal by another year. The manager's future has come under scrutiny following consecutive defeats against Glasgow rivals Rangers, with comments after the matches raising questions about whether he will remain in charge.

According to GiveMeSport, O'Neill's position remains unresolved as Celtic assess their options for the next campaign. The club currently lead the Scottish Premiership standings by two points over Rangers.

Moyes has never managed a club in Scotland despite being born there. His potential arrival at Celtic would mark a new chapter in his managerial career, although the reports do not establish whether he would accept an offer from the Glasgow club.

Elsewhere in Scottish football, Rangers have no immediate plans to enter the January transfer market unless manager Derek McInnes identifies a problem requiring new signings, according to the Glasgow Times.

O'Neill has also highlighted Rangers' absence from European competition as an advantage in the domestic title race, according to the Scottish Sun. Celtic are meanwhile expected to be without defender Cameron Carter-Vickers for Thursday's Europa League match against Benfica, the Herald reported.

Former referee Bobby Madden believes video assistant referee technology could not have overturned Rangers striker Kevin Kelsy's goal against Kilmarnock following handball allegations because there was no clear footage of the incident, according to the Daily Record's So Near so VAR feature.

Hibernian stand-in captain Felix Passlack also described frustration within the squad after new manager Marink Reedijk began his tenure with a defeat against Dundee United at Tannadice, according to the Edinburgh Evening News.