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Journalist claims Celtic have found the man they hope can stop Rangers

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It’s all about the Rangers as the club secures its 55th title with more prizes on the horizon in the Scottish Cup and Europa League if things go to plan this season.

It’s been a special campaign so far and if everyone thought Sunday’s party was big just you wait until we get our hands on that trophy for the first time in a decade.

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An Italian journalist has claimed that Enzo Maresca is the “first target” in Celtic’s manager hunt. (Photo by Matt McNulty – Manchester City/Manchester City FC via Getty Images)

Across the city, Rangers have applied so much pressure on Celtic the club has creaked and collapsed from top to bottom with a massive transformation needed ahead of next season.

Managerless and rudderless, the club are reportedly upping their search for someone who can stop a rampant Steven Gerrard and his charges at Ibrox.

The Gers gaffer has once again reiterated his commitment to the cause at Ibrox and he’s going nowhere ahead of next season.

But have Celtic found the man they believe can come in and stop the Liverpool legend in his tracks next campaign?

According to an admittedly dubious source – Italian journalist Nicolo Schira – Man City youth coach Enzo Maresca is the new frontrunner for the job at Celtic Park.

A relative unknown who’s had previous experience as assistant to Chilean football manager Manuel Pellegrini at West Ham, this would represent a risky move for the Parkhead club.

It’s not exactly a name which will intimidate Rangers supporters either with Steven Gerrard ready to eat the next man alive with the Gers well ahead of the Parkhead club as it stands.

Many Rangers fans believe this appointment has shades of a dodgy managerial appointment made by the Gers on the way back to the top.