Oskar Wojcik: Stats show why Celtic target would be instant Parkhead hit
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Credit: Imago Fri 1 May 2026 11:30, UK Oskar Wojcik has been heavily linked to Celtic in recent days ahead of the summer transfer window.The Cracovia centre-back was subject to interest from the Hoops during the winter transfer window, but a move never came off.Now, with Celtic aiming to reinforce their backline in the summer, a move for Wojcik could be back on.According to Goal.pl, the Polish club are set to demand £4.31million for the 22-year-old, with the Hoops seeing a bid of over £3.5m rejected in the winter.However, while the club may be struggling to complete the deal, everything suggests that Wojcik would be a top Celtic signing. 🔄 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 Oskar Wojcik has some excellent stats While Wojcik may be an unknown name to many in Scotland, in Poland, he has emerged as a star.The centre-back has played nearly every match in the league for Cracovia this season, and has rarely put in a poor display.Oskar Wojcik’s Ekstraklasa stats this seasonTackles1.34Interceptions1.81Recoveries3.37Clearances6.78Clean sheets0.36Wojcik has some great stats this seasonAccording to Fotmob on 1 May, many of his defensive stats are outstanding, averaging 1.34 tackles, 1.81 interceptions, 3.37 recoveries, 6.78 clearances and 0.36 clean sheets.With Celtic struggling defensively in recent weeks, a man with these capabilities would be a fantastic option and could finally help plug the hole in their leaky backline.Now, the task for the Hoops will be to ensure they can get the deal over the line before other clubs look to swoop in.Who else have Celtic been linked with?Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Celtic are also interested in goalkeeper Mathew Ryan ahead of the summer transfer window.The Bhoys have decided that they want another experienced figure to be their first-choice option between the posts next term, and the former Brighton man is seen as an ideal candidate.Currently, the Australia international plays for Levante in La Liga as he aims to keep the club in the Spanish top-flight.Now, with his contract set to expire in the summer, Celtic could pick up a potential bargain and end their current issues between the sticks.However, it remains to be seen if the Hoops are able to get the deal over the line, or if they move on to other goalkeeping targets ahead of the summer transfer window.