Celtic's search for a new manager is heating up, and one name is emerging as a standout candidate: Motherwell's Jens Berthel Askou. According to former Hearts and Dundee United boss Robbie Neilson, the Danish tactician would be a "very good" choice to take the reins at Parkhead this summer.

Askou, 43, has been turning heads with his work at Motherwell, transforming the Steelmen into a slick, possession-based side that's on track for a fourth-place finish in the Scottish Premiership. It's a remarkable turnaround that hasn't gone unnoticed, especially with Celtic facing a major squad rebuild and a critical leadership vacuum.

Neilson didn't mince words when discussing the urgency of the situation. "I think he's done a fantastic job and he'd be one of the main candidates," he said. While names like Kieran McKenna and Robbie Keane have been floated, Neilson argues that Askou's familiarity with the Scottish game gives him a distinct edge. "He knows the league now," Neilson emphasized.

But it's not just about picking a name—it's about direction. Celtic currently lack a head coach, a head of recruitment, and a clear plan for player acquisitions. "How are you going to play? How can you recruit players if you don't know what the manager wants to do?" Neilson questioned. "They need to get something sorted very, very quickly to get plans moving forward."

For a club of Celtic's stature, the clock is ticking. With a summer of transition ahead, Askou could be the steady hand needed to guide the ship—if they act fast enough to secure him.