5 things Dermot Desmond could be doing at Celtic check–in as Ange snap piques punters' intrigue

There's no doubt Celtic's principal shareholder Dermot Desmond has always moved to his own beat.

He has been described by those who know him best as someone who is deeply in tune with all the goings on at Parkhead and what punters want – despite his lack of public appearances. Managers and decision makers rave about the Irish billionaire and Celtic fans – craving more updates – know they have an experienced mind in the middle of the boardroom. And intrigue has been sparked after he was snapped deep in conversation with Ange Postecoglou within Celtic Park.

So what comes next for Celtic? Their dominance on these shores is relentless and they boast a manager the punters adore. Postecoglou is keenly aware of his standing but isn't ready to slow down. It's anything but a crossroads at a club where success is second nature but there's a tangible sense this is the time to strike and produce a European campaign which backs up their uncanny knack to ride roughshod over their opponents in Scotland.

Record Sport runs the rule over the five reasons why Desmond was in Glasgow.

The option that would delight every Celtic supporter across the globe. The Parkhead boss directed one fan to chairman Peter Lawwell last week when asked if a new contract was on the table. A fresh agreement after two seasons of success feels right but the 57–year–old has never appeared outwardly fussed over the prospect of a grandstand gesture, as his words and passion for the Parkhead club is evident. Postecoglou's stock is rising, however, it appears he is fully focused on a second crack at the Champions League. But fans wouldn't say no to a some more good news amid their pursuit of the Treble.

It's a squad packed with talent but it's clear the man in