Hoops facing a fight for boss
FROM BACK PAGE Parkhead after his name was thrown in to the mix by several pundits, including John Collins.
Marsch is under contract in Austria but his reputation is growing after steering Salzburg to the title in recent seasons and Champions League group stages.
The 47-year-old has been part of the Red Bull football table with spells in charge of New York and as Ralf Rangnick’s No.2 at Leipzig.
He’s on Celtic’s radar as a potential successor to Neil Lennon but the US coach is also being lined up by a number of clubs in Germany.
Marsch is in the frame to return to Leizpig if current boss Julian Nagelsmann moves on, with Borussia Monchengladbach also in the hunt as Marco Rose heads to Borussia Dortmund.
Celtic are facing an overhaul in the summer with new chief exec Dominic McKay set to take over from Peter Lawwell and a new director of football expected to be leading the revamp.
Marsch is aware of the Hoops position having been sponsored by Celts when he studied for his UEFA Pro License in Scotland while working in America.
And he admitted he would be interested in the role.
Marsch said: “I know enough about it to say it’s interesting. It’s an amazing club and it would be an honour to even be considered.
“I’ve known a lot about Celtic over the years, specifically about Celtic and Rangers. I knew Mo Johnston in MLS, I played against him and I’ve spoken to him about his experiences.
“I’ve heard incredible stories and when I spent two years in Scotland on the coaching courses I appreciated what an incredible story Celtic is, what they mean to the people of Glasgow.
“Three or four years ago it would be an impossibility to be linked with a club like Celtic. Now this is where I am, I try to look at it like, what would the project be?
“Would we have similar ideas in how to build it the right way, invest in the academy, young players and create a development process? Not just focus on winning?
“Because I know that when you’re the coach of Celtic, winning is the most important thing. Right now my full concentration is in finishing my year here in Salzburg and then I’ll evaluate the possibilities in the summer.”
Marsch insisted he’s well versed in Scottish football after his time coaching at Largs and he’s aware of the Celtic model of recruitment and development.
He said: “I did my badges in the US but Red Bull had a relationship with Scotland and specifically with Celtic, who sponsored me to be in the course.”