Viljami Sinisalo looks finished as Celtic line up ‘impressive’ Motherwell goalkeeper Calum Ward
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Credit: Imago Thu 23 April 2026 10:05, UK Vilkami Sinisalo’s Parkhead future has been thrown into doubt after Celtic declared their interest in Motherwell goalkeeper Calum Ward.The 25-year-old is being monitored by several clubs ahead of the summer transfer window, after a season that has seen him keep 17 clean sheets in the Scottish Premiership.Sinisalo has been Celtic’s starting goalkeeper since the start of March, when it emerged that Kasper Schmeichel had been playing through injury. The Dane later confirmed on live television that his injury was worse than first feared, and could even bring an end to his playing career.
Celtic transfer chiefs have been eyeing a goalkeeper to replace the 39-year-old anyway, but Sinisalo would have hoped to have kept his place between the sticks. 🔄 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 Celtic line up Calum Ward moveFootball Insider exclusively revealed in March that Sinisalo was impressing Celtic chiefs, who had been set to sign a new number one this summer.The 24-year-old has made several key saves in recent weeks as the Bhoys have attempted to keep their hopes of retaining the Scottish Premiership alive.Calum Ward Stats – Scottish Premiership 2025-26Appearances33Goals conceded29Clean sheets17Save percentage75.8%Goals prevented 8.77But a move for Ward would change things, with the 25-year-old unlikely to arrive at Parkhead to sit on the bench.
The former Bournemouth goalkeeper is under contract until 2027, but the deal reportedly contains an option to extend it by a year further. Christoper Reidy reported on Wednesday that Celtic, Wycombe Wanderers and Polish side Jadiellonia Bialystok are among the clubs interested in a move for the “impressive” Ward this summer.Motherwell keeper Calum Ward attracting interest after impressive season 🧤Celtic, Wycombe and Polish side Jagiellonia Bialystok among clubs monitoring the 25-year-old for a potential transfer in the summer.Ward signed new deal in December, until summer 2027. pic.twitter.com/ckpkgQNfQl— Christopher Reidy (@chrisreidy1) April 23, 2026 View Tweet The Hoops are in a strong position when it comes to Sinisalo, who is under contract until the summer of 2029.