Get the latest Swans news sent straight to your inbox Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Invalid Email

Scottish giants Celtic could scupper Swansea City's plan to bring Brendan Rodgers back to the Liberty Stadium this summer.

The Swans have placed Rodgers at number one on their wish-list amid reports a deal has already been done, with Francesco Guidolin's future at the club the subject of intense speculation.

But according to fresh reports north of the border, Celtic are also keen on Rodgers as they seek a successor to the outgoing Ronny Delia.

Also read:Deal done for Rodgers to return to Liberty

Former Manchester United boss David Moyes and Rodgers are said to be at the top of Celtic's list of potential replacements for Deila. Roy Keane is another linked with the post.

Rodgers is said to have been sounded out and could become the highest-paid manager in Celtic's history if he were to take the job.

Celtic could offer Rodgers the opportunity to manage in the Uefa Champions League, but he may prefer a Premier League return.

Rodgers has been out of work since he parted company with Liverpool in October. The Swans and Aston Villa are two of the clubs he has been linked with.

Sheffield Wednesday boss Carlos Carvalhal and Marcelo Bielsa have also been touted for the Swansea job.

Former Celtic defender Darren O'Dea, who worked with Rodgers at Reading, backed the former Swansea manager's claims for the Celtic Park role.

Also read: Rodgers too good for Swansea City, claims Robbie Savage

"As a coach Brendan is meticulous. He ticks a lot of the boxes Celtic need," he told the Daily Record.

"He’s got the character to do it and likes to play a style of football I think would also suit Celtic.

“He’s not a disciplinarian but has certainly got a big enough character. He’s gone on and managed a massive club in Liverpool which would be similar to Celtic in terms of the scrutiny he’d be under."

Also read: Swansea must appoint Francesco Guidolin permanently and forget Rodgers, says club legend Leighton James