David Moyes is a contender to become Celtic manager should Brendan Rodgers depart Parkhead

David Moyes is a contender to become Celtic manager should Brendan Rodgers depart Parkhead, Sportsmail understands.

Celtic have tried to lure Moyes to Scotland before but could make a renewed approach if Rodgers leaves for Leicester.

It is believed the 55-year-old, who has been out of work since leaving West Ham last summer, would now be interested in the post.

David Moyes is a contender to become Celtic manager should Brendan Rodgers depart

Rodgers has become Leicester’s main target to replace the sacked Claude Puel

Moyes was born in Glasgow and played as a centre-half for Celtic between 1980 to 1983. 

He was said to have ruled himself out of the Stoke job after Gary Rowett’s dismissal in order to wait for a higher-profile opportunity.

Celtic would have other options, and the future of Rodgers has not been decided in any case, but sources say it is an appealing possibility for both parties.

Frenchamn Puel was sacked by Leicester after seven defeats in last nine games