Celtic could have to wait until the end of May to know if they can bring in the back-room team that Eddie Howe is looking for.
According to a report in The Sun a first time return to the EPL for Bournemouth could add massively to the cost of Team Howe if the men identified pick up promotion bonuses and return to EPL level bonuses.
Norwich and Watford, relegated last season with Bournemouth, have claimed the two automatic promotion places with the Cherries certain of a Play Off place that could extend their season until May 29.
In The Sun Alan Nixon reveals:
BOURNEMOUTH’S promotion push could dash Celtic’s hopes of landing Eddie Howe as boss. The Hoops’ No?1 target wants to take some of his old backroom staff with him if he accepts the job — but may be priced out of it.
Coaches Stephen Purches and Stephen Weatherstone are already on good contracts and will pick up rises if they make it back to the Premier League.
Bournemouth technical director Richard Hughes has also been earmarked for a crucial role behind the scenes. But promotion will make them more expensive for Celtic both in wages and possible compensation deals with the Cherries.
Howe and Celtic may have to wait until after the play-off final on May 29 to see if Bournemouth are promoted or not.
Celtic have been without a manager since February 24 when Neil Lennon resigned on the back of a 1-0 defeat away to Ross County.
Going a third full month with no confirmation of who will be in charge next season won’t do Season Ticket Renewals much good with the squad due back for pre-season training in mid-June for a Champions League qualifier on July 20 or 21.