Celtic’s recruitment focus is already pointing towards a goalkeeping opportunity, and this is one that is beginning to take shape at the right time.
The need to find another goalkeeper accelerated after Kasper Schmeichel’s injury ended his Celtic career prematurely.
With Viljami Sinisalo as Celtic’s number one now, there is a clear need to recruit another shot stopper to give the Finland international competition and cover in the event of injury.
And it seems Celtic’s scouts have identified an emerging talent from the Austrian Bundesliga as a relegation battle could open up the opportunity to make a summer transfer move.
Should Viljami Sinisalo be the long-term replacement for Kasper Schmeichel?
Celtic’s interest arrives as Nikolas Polster’s situation shifts
Celtic are looking at Austrian goalkeeper Nikolas Polster at a time when his club situation at Wolfsberger is starting to look uncertain. And it is that timing that is central to why this is now a realistic move.
At 23, Nikolas Polster is reaching a point where his next step becomes decisive. He is currently part of a Wolfsberger side who have struggled and now face relegation.
The goalkeeper has already delivered tangible success after he won the Austrian Cup in 2025 and was named goalkeeper of the year.
With Wolfsberger sitting third from bottom in the Austrian Bundesliga, Polster could be forced to leave the club in the summer if they are relegated this season.
Brighton and Brentford have also had scouts following him, with further European interest present. That level of attention confirms this is not a quiet situation.
Nikolas Polster’s numbers show why Celtic and English clubs are moving now
Despite Wolfsberger’s poor league form, Polster has been a standout this season as his stats from Fotmob show:
KEY STATS:
• 79 saves this season
• 66.4% save percentage
• 3.15 goals prevented
• 7 clean sheets
• 0 errors leading to goals
• 18 sweeper actions
• 73.8% pass success
• 229 accurate long balls
Polster’s 79 saves and 3.15 goals prevented underline a goalkeeper who is not just performing, but also influencing results.
Are Celtic looking at a goalkeeper carrying his team, or one whose numbers are inflated by pressure?
A 66.4 percent save rate alongside seven clean sheets carries added weight within a struggling side. Polster’s record of zero errors leading to goals shows consistency across those performances.
His profile also reflects the demands of the modern role, with strong involvement outside the box and reliable distribution. Those traits explain why interest is forming across multiple leagues.
The combination of performance and summer availability make Celtic’s interest in Polster real and places the Parkhead club in a competitive position, but the timing of any move will be decisive.
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