Gordon Strachan has refuted suggestions that he could be leaving Celtic at the end of the season.

Manchester City, currently led by Stuart Pearce, have been linked with the former Southampton and Coventry boss but Strachan insisted he was happy at Parkhead.

Strachan said: "I can't deal with speculation and rumours. I can only deal with reality and the reality of my situation is that I love what I'm doing here and I love working for this club."

Celtic travel to Dundee United 13 points clear at the top of the Bank of Scotland Premier League and certain to land their second title in a row.

But Strachan insists work is already well under way to get his squad into shape for next season.

He said: "In 10 or 11 years as a manager I don't think I've seen as many scouts working as hard, covering an area that we are covering at the moment.

"But it's only right because you have to search further and further these days to get good quality at the right price."