Lennon responds to speculation

Neil Lennon has revealed that he hasn’t had any approaches to move to England.

The Celtic boss has been linked with Everton and Stoke City as the managerial merry-go-round gets into full swing following the retirement of Alex Ferguson.

Lennon is believed to be on the radar of former club Leicester City with Nigel Pearson likely to be a casualty of failing to gain promotion to the Premiership.

Celtic’s Champions League campaign has thrown Lennon into the spotlight but despite the speculation the hoops boss hasn’t been made an offer to quit Glasgow.

“I have had no offers, it’s just speculation,” Lennon explained. “It’s nice to be linked with these things, but you take it all with a pinch of salt. It’s just rumour, speculation.

“I love what I do. The size of Celtic sometimes gets under-estimated, not by people here, but by people elsewhere.

“You saw Celtic in all it’s glory last season with the Champions League run that we had and the supporters, the way they behave impeccably, not just at home but away from home as well. They turned the games into a carnival atmosphere.

“The players we have got, we have got a very good young side who have performed very, very well at a high level, and it augurs well for the future.”

Lennon’s immediate priority is to secure the future of a number of his top team players.

Bids are expected for Victor Wanyama and Gary Hooper while talks over a new deal for Anthony Stokes have yet to re a breakthrough.ach