Celtic given encouragement in Jon McCracken transfer race after deal ‘collapses’
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Credit: Manh Tung, Breaking Media Mon 1 June 2026 15:59, UK Celtic now have an opportunity to swoop in for goalkeeper Jon McCracken on a free transfer.The Hoops have been chasing a new keeper and had been linked with the 26-year-old, whose contract is set to expire in June.Dundee were keen on keeping their number one and were in talks over extending his contract to prevent a summer departure.However, these talks have now failed, with The Courier on 1 June reporting that McCracken will leave Dundee this month after failing to reach an agreement.As a result, Celtic now have a perfect chance to swoop in for the goalkeeper in what could be a bargain summer deal. 🔄 Celtic Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Parkhead boardroom. VISIT THE CELTIC TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Jon McCracken could solve Celtic’s goalkeeping crisisDespite their domestic double, Celtic’s goalkeeping issues plagued the 2025-26 campaign.Kasper Schmeichel was simply horrendous for months at Parkhead before an injury ended his campaign and led to his retirement in May.Jon McCracken’s Scottish Premiership stats this seasonPer 90 minutesSaves 3.74Save percentage 69.9%Goals prevented 0.16Clean sheets 0.14McCracken has plenty of impressive stats.
Credit: FotmobHis replacement, Viljami Sinisalo, was an improvement, but mistakes also plagued his late campaign, showcasing how badly Celtic need a new goalkeeper this summer transfer window.McCracken was one of the best goalkeepers in the Scottish Premiership this season, having the highest saves per game rate and the second-highest goals prevented rate in the division.As a result, the 26-year-old could finally end the Hoops’ troubles between the sticks and add some stability to the backline.Which other goalkeepers are Celtic linked to?Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Nikolas Polster is interested in the idea of moving to Celtic this summer transfer window.The goalkeeper impressed at Austrian side Wolfsberger, who are willing to part with the 23-year-old over the coming months.Reports suggest that £1.75million will be enough to get the deal done in what could be another bargain buy for Celtic, as Polster could lock down his position in goal for years to come.The youngster has kept eight clean sheets from 29 games in the Austrian Bundesliga this term, and he also has interest from Wolves on the table ahead of the upcoming transfer window.However, it remains to be seen who Celtic will look to bring in this summer, with a squad overhaul expected when the new manager comes in.