Free. Just the type Celtic likes.Celtic are keen to explore the possibility of a move to sign Dundee FC goalkeeper Jon McCracken on a free transfer this summer.
The Bhoys are desperate to add further quality to their goalkeeping department ahead of next season, and it is understood that the 25-year-old is among a number of candidates that they are assessing at the moment.
Kasper Schmeichel is expected to leave at the end of the season, and sources say that at least one new goalkeeping addition will be made to provide competition for Viljami Sinisalo.
McCracken is out of contract at Dens Park at the end of the campaign, and could potentially be available without the need for a transfer fee.
Celtic’s transfer plans have seen a new shot-stopper fall at the forefront of their thinking for several weeks, and they may now be about to hone in on their man.
McCracken is a target for English Championship clubs, with Sheffield Wednesday, Blackburn Rovers and Queens Park Rangers all keen to make a move for him.
The gloveman’s imminent availability has alerted several clubs south of the border to the prospect of a bargain deal, and a significant transfer race appears set to ensue as a result.
Celtic are now ready to join that race, after McCracken starred in their 2-1 victory over Dundee on Sunday afternoon.
He has kept five clean sheets from 32 Scottish Premiership games for the struggling side this season, but his individual stats are far more eye-catching.
McCracken boasts a higher save percentage in 2025-26 than both Schmeichel and Sinisalo, while he leads the entire league when it comes to saves per 90.
He looks set to have a wide array of options available to him if it comes to choosing his next club in the summer, but Celtic are now prepared to try and throw their hat in the ring for the Scot.
Why are we looking at players when we don't have a manager?
Naw if it’s the DD and MN bingo caird yir a nummer short.A free goalie, a racist striker and squabbling over a transfer fee for a player who would improve us. Woo hoo! I had those three on my Celtic transfer rumours bingo card.
He can't be all bad. Stuck the head on ex Hun Lundstram. He denied the racist accusations too.MON and Fozzy were at the Preston v QPR game today.
Maybe scouting Preston's big racist striker (Ozmajic) we were linked with in January?
Hopefully looking at Harvey Vale of QPR
Or just more pre season ticket sales bluster from the Board.Stephen McGowan on PLZ confirming we are interested in signing Miguel Chaiwa from Hibs and Elijah Just from Motherwell. Both very good signings IMO.
AsdaWho's cheapest???
The Celtic Board.Who's cheapest???
We seem to be getting linked with a hell of a lot of Mwell players....as a wise man once said...hmmmCeltic are reportedly interested in signing Motherwell goalie Calum Ward.
The 25-year-old has kept 20 clean sheets in this season's 38 matches.
His form has received high praise, and he was named in the PFA Scotland Team of the Year, alongside four teammates and Celtic's Benjamin Nygren.
Ward, with a contract at Motherwell running until 2027, is also being closely watched by clubs outside the Scottish Premiership.
According to Sky Sports' Christopher Reidy, EFL League One side Wycombe Wanderers and Jagiellonia Bialystok from the Polish top flight are among Ward's admirers.
Reidy said: "Motherwell keeper Calum Ward attracting interest after impressive season.
"Celtic, Wycombe and Polish side Jagiellonia Bialystok among clubs monitoring the 25-year-old for a potential transfer in the summer."
The keen interest in Ward follows Motherwell's sturdy defence, which has let in the second fewest goals in the Premiership this season.
Amid the interest, Ward's potential move to Celtic is of particular note as the Hoops face a goalkeeping reshuffle in the coming months.
With Kasper Schmeichel set to exit Celtic Park at the end of the season, they need a strong goalie to challenge Viljami Sinisalo for the first-choice position.
Normal person 4We seem to be getting linked with a hell of a lot of Mwell players....as a wise man once said...hmmm..
Whits 2 n 2 again????