Celtic are known to be in the market for a new goalkeeper this summer amid Joe Hart’s impending retirement.
The veteran stopper will play the final game of his career this Saturday in a hotly anticipated Glasgow derby Scottish Cup final.
Hart got a deserved send-off at Parkhead on trophy day at the weekend but will want to go out on a high as a double-winning Celt.
Regarding his replacement between the sticks, a few names have already been mentioned. Links to Ari Muric and Etienne Vaessan haven’t entirely encouraged supporters but talk of a move for Koen Casteels has.
The Belgian international is leaving Wolfsburg this summer having made 275 appearances for the Bundesliga club. He is available on a free transfer.
Yesterday, it was revealed by Stephen McGowan that the 31-year-old is on Celtic’s list of potential Hart replacements.
Anderlecht’s interest in the player was mentioned in the report but now, a fresh story from Belgian outlet nieuwsblad.be claims that they will go ‘all out’ to sign Casteels.
While they cannot offer Champions League football unlike Celtic, it is said that the Brussels side aims to convince the ‘keeper to return to his homeland.
Unsurprisingly not short of suitors, Casteels appears to have a few options on the table. The Scottish champions will eagerly anticipate his decision and hope it is in their favour.
