Juventus first team scout Matteo Tognozzi is in the mix to be Celtic's new Sporting Director.
And former Bournemouth and Huddersfield recruitment chief David Webb also wants to be considered for the newly-created post.
Sportsmail understands the Parkhead club have engaged executive headhunters Nolan Partners to assemble a shortlist of candidates for interview.
Celtic are considering hiring Juventus scout Matteo Tognozzi as their new sporting director
Manchester City's Loan and Pathways manager Fergal Harkin - a former Nike executive well known to the Celtic hierachy - has also been linked with the job.