The Northern Irishman remains committed to Celtic, with there no desire on his part to return to English football at an ambitious Championship club
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has ruled himself out of the running for a vacant managerial post at Aston Villa.
The Northern Irishman is among those to have been mooted as a possible target for the Championship club following their decision to part with Steve Bruce.
Arsenal icon Thierry Henry and Chelsea legend John Terry have been mentioned as other candidates, with it possible that they could work together, and they have seen the path cleared in front of them.