{"id":50191,"date":"2026-07-15T12:06:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T16:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/15\/celtic-very-keen-to-sign-special-premier-league-player\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T12:06:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T16:06:10","slug":"celtic-very-keen-to-sign-special-premier-league-player","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/15\/celtic-very-keen-to-sign-special-premier-league-player\/","title":{"rendered":"Celtic very keen to sign &#8216;special&#8217; Premier League player"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/15\/celtic-very-keen-to-sign-special-premier-league-player\/#Celtic_show_strong_interest_in_signing_Radek_Vitek\" >Celtic show strong interest in signing Radek Vitek<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/15\/celtic-very-keen-to-sign-special-premier-league-player\/#Why_Radek_Vitek_could_make_an_instant_impact_at_Celtic\" >Why Radek Vitek could make an instant impact at Celtic<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/15\/celtic-very-keen-to-sign-special-premier-league-player\/#Why_Celtics_25m_target_could_explode_like_Moussa_Dembele_against_Parkhead\" >Why Celtic&#8217;s \u00a32.5m target could explode like Moussa Dembele against Parkhead<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Celtic have shown strong interest in signing a Premier League goalkeeper following the retirement of Kasper Schmeichel.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>The former Denmark international has had to put his career on hold due to a serious shoulder injury. Schmeichel said of his decision: <em>\u201cWe believe now is the right time.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;I think everyone dreams of saying goodbye on the field, but you don&#8217;t always get what you want. Football doesn&#8217;t owe me anything because I&#8217;ve been through so many other things. I&#8217;ve had so many opportunities, so many experiences.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;What impresses me the most are the friendships and connections I&#8217;ve made. The moments I&#8217;ve shared with them, for better or worse.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Villami Sinisalo was given the nod between the sticks during the Hoops&#8217; run to the Scottish Premiership title, but they have embarked on the signing of a new goalkeeper.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"celtic-showing-strong-interest-in-signing-radek-vitek\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Celtic_show_strong_interest_in_signing_Radek_Vitek\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Celtic show strong interest in signing Radek Vitek<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to a report from Football Insider, Celtic are currently very keen to sign Manchester United&#8217;s Radek Vitek, who is keen to leave the Red Devils this summer.<\/p>\n<p>Hull City are also chasing Vitek following his impressive performances on loan at Bristol City in last season&#8217;s Championship, but Martin O&#8217;Neill&#8217;s side are hoping to hijack the deal.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\" scope=\"row\">\n<p>Football Fancast Verdict<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">\n<p><strong>reliability<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<td>\n<p>Celtic will need to sign a new goalkeeper following Schmeichel&#8217;s departure, and the 39-year-old made 26 appearances in the Scottish Premiership last season, keeping 12 clean sheets. Vitek, 22, could be O&#8217;Neal&#8217;s new No. 1 for years to come.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">\n<p>finances<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<td>\n<p>Man United could demand \u00a310m for the former Bristol City loanee. This transfer fee makes him the second most expensive contract in Celtic history after Arne Engels.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">\n<p>insight<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<td>\n<p>The Czech goalkeeper is yet to make a first-team appearance for the Red Devils. However, he was Bristol City&#8217;s first choice in the Championship last season, making 41 appearances and keeping 12 clean sheets.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">\n<p>impact<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<td>\n<p>The Manchester United goalkeeper&#8217;s experience in the Championship could put him in a position to replace Sinisalo as the Hoops&#8217; number one straight away.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-radek-vitek-could-make-an-instant-impact-at-celtic\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Radek_Vitek_could_make_an_instant_impact_at_Celtic\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Why Radek Vitek could make an instant impact at Celtic<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Vitek has never tested himself in English football&#8217;s top flight, but his performances in the second tier last season were excellent, averaging 3.3 saves per 90, the second-highest in the division.<\/p>\n<p>The shot stopper also posted a 71.3% save percentage over the season. For reference, only Motherwell&#8217;s Callum Ward and Hibernian&#8217;s Rafael Sullinger have higher average save percentages in the Scottish Premiership.<\/p>\n<p>Journalist Dan Carter is also a former Accrington Stanley fan, describing him as &#8220;special&#8221; after making an &#8220;incredible save&#8221; from &#8220;very close range&#8221; against Ipswich Town last season.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"w-promotion-offer promo-article-content-3\/4-depth w-promotion-widget\" data-popup=\"false\" data-sentinel-tracking=\"false\" style=\"min-height: 250px;\" data-promotion-zone=\"TmV3c2xldHRlciBBcnRpY2xlIENvbnRlbnQgV2lkZ2V0\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n                                        <link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/assets\/promotions.ef3db480.css\"\/>\n<\/aside>\n<p>So while it&#8217;s clear Vitek has the ability to make an immediate impact at Celtic Park, a \u00a310m price tag may be prohibitive considering fans complained about a lack of investment last season and Dermot Desmond is not exactly known for being a big spender.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"why-celtic-target-blake-could-explode-like-moussa-dembele\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                        <\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Celtics_25m_target_could_explode_like_Moussa_Dembele_against_Parkhead\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tWhy Celtic&#8217;s \u00a32.5m target could explode like Moussa Dembele against Parkhead<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Another exciting young forward could be heading to Celtic this summer.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celtic have shown strong interest in signing a Premier League goalkeeper following the retirement of Kasper Schmeichel. 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