Ex-SPFL club chief has 'spoken to his Scottish contacts' about Celtic agreeing goalkeeper deal
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Credit: Manh Tung, Breaking Media Sat 11 April 2026 11:00, UK Celtic transfer target Jon McCracken could challenge Viljami Sinisalo for the number one jersey at the club.That is the view of former Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking to Football Insider, as McCracken has been linked with a move to Celtic Park.The 25-year-old’s contract at Dundee expires at the end of the season, putting clubs on alert about his potential availability.Celtic will lose Kasper Schmeichel when his contract in Glasgow expires in the summer, meaning the Hoops will be in the market for another goalkeeper.It is set to be a busy summer transfer window at Celtic, with the club looking to upgrade their squad in multiple positions. 🔄 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 has ‘good potential’ to succeed at CelticAberdeen’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Pittodrie between 2000 and 2004, had lengthy spells as the chief of Everton and Aston Villa and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – says that McCracken is highly thought of in Scotland.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness thinks the goalkeeper could be a smart purchase for Celtic.Games Started32Saves124Goals Conceded51Clean Sheets5Penalty Saves0/5Error Leading to Goal3Jon McCracken’s stats for Dundee in the Scottish Premiership this season.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “He would challenge for the number one position pretty quickly.
“I spoke to my Scottish contacts, and they said he seems to have it all. But we all know Scottish goalkeepers haven’t got great reputations.
But nevertheless, McCracken is one that could come through quite well. And he’s got the athletic ability and is still very young.“I think he’s a good potential number two to push for number one pretty quickly and definitely one for the future.” Celtic to test Hearts’ resolve in transfer windowCeltic could look to raid fellow Scottish Premiership club Hearts for their best players following their successful campaign.Sources have told Football Insider that Hearts are confident of fending off interest from Celtic in their stars, especially if they were to win the Scottish Premiership title.Forward Claudio Braga could be the hardest player for Hearts to keep at Tynecastle this summer, with the 26-year-old having scored 13 league goals this season.Hearts only have plans to strengthen their squad in the summer, as they desire to continue competing with Celtic at the top of the table.