Reports in Russia claim Spartak Moscow want Brendan Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers is on the shorlist to be the next manager of Spartak Moscow, according to reports in Russia.

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.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers. Picture: SNS Group

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.