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Columbus Crew boss Wilfried Nancy has taken a big step towards the Celtic job amid ongoing talks. ‌

And while he looks set to succeed Brendan Rodgers in the Parkhead dugout the Frenchman will know he needs the same thing as his predecessor - players in January. ‌

In fact, Nancy inherits an even tougher gig than the one that faced the Irishman in his final days of his tenure. ‌

Cameron Carter-Vickers, Jota, Marcelo Saracchi and Alistair Johnston remain long-term absentees - but have been joined by strikers Kelechi Iheanacho and Callum Osmand on the sidelines.

Sebastian Tounekti has also withdrawn from the Tunisia squad for their latest run of international fixtures sparking major doubts over his fitness.

Rodgers consistently lamented the loss of firep

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