Transfer report indicates Celtic were interested in goalkeeper Horatiu Moldovan

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Brendan Rodgers has made it his mission at Celtic to secure arrivals in several key positions over the coming windows.

Nicolas Kuhn has joined from Rapid Vienna this month and is the only confirmed incoming at the club this January.

It is believed that a new striker and left-back are next on the agenda for the Irishman to bolster numbers for the second half of the campaign [Football Scotland].

Looking to the future, Joe Hart’s long-term status as Bhoys number one has been called into question as his contract continues to run down at Parkhead.

Intriguingly, Rodgers has already hinted that the former England international could move on this summer.

He stated earlier this month: “We haven’t spoken about it (his contract situation). At that age, I think he’s just happy to be playing. Joe’s family is down south so he’s shown incredible commitment to be up here. Are you going to stay up here without your family if you are not playing as a number one?”

Transfer report says Celtic have missed out on Horatiu Moldovan

Celtic have been linked with a potential successor to Hart and Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has been a frequent topic of discussion over the last year.

Finances will dictate any swoop for the Republic of Ireland international, who is currently behind Alisson in the pecking order at Anfield.

Nevertheless, the Hoops are now reported to have missed out on Rapid București stopper Horatiu Moldovan, who now looks to be on his way to Atletico Madrid [Agerpres].

The Romania international is said to have been the subject of offers from the Hoops, Real Betis, Ludogorets and FC Basel.

Nevertheless, he will now head to the Metropolitano Stadium for a fee in the region of £685,000 if reports in his homeland are accurate.

Celtic should look for a new goalkeeper this summer

Without doubt, Hart has been a fantastic servant for Celtic, racking up 132 appearances for the club, in which, he has kept 56 clean sheets [Transfermarkt].

Providing leadership and pedigree, the 36-year-old has been more than value for money at £1 million and will hope to contribute to a third successive league title triumph this term.

Naturally, his age will diminish his ability to make top-drawer saves over time and some of his performances have been called into question, notably in the Champions League.

Celtic are clearly not in a rush to move the veteran out of the door and should take their time before deciding who may step into his shoes.