Reports in Russia claim Spartak Moscow want Brendan Rodgers

The Celtic manager has been linked with a number of jobs recently, including Manchester United, Newcastle United and Leicester City.

Rodgers admitted to turning down a summer offer from a club in China.

Spartak are on the hunt for their next boss after sacking Massimo Carrera on Monday.

The Russian Premier League side will face off against Rangers in the Europa League this coming Thursday with coach Raul Riancho in temporary charge.