The Glasgow giants, however, are going through a recent crisis regarding their goalkeeper slot as first-choice custodian Craig Gordon has been ruled out for a while with a knee injury. He, however, is 35 already and does not have a lengthy spell ahead at Parkhead. Dorus de Vries, his deputy, is 37 and unlikely to be there for long either.
Scott Bain, the 26-year-old Dundee loanee, had an inspiring Old Firm Derby display against age-old rivals Rangers but the Hoops are uncertain of making his move permanent when he will be out of contract at the end of the campaign. Celtic will face competition from league counterparts Hibernian and Hearts whereas English Championship outfits Birmingham and Bristol City are also in the queue to acquire the Scotsman on a Bosman deal.
The Bhoys, meanwhile, are keeping their options open between the sticks and recently expressed their desire to bring in Manchester City youngster Angus Gunn who is having an impressive loan spell with Championship outfit Norwich City. Gunn, the England youth international, is also being targeted by Stoke City who are deep down the drop zone of the Premier League table and despite the best efforts from newly appointed boss Paul Lambert, the Potters are unlikely to retain their top-flight status for the first time since their promotion back in 2008.
Their current custodian Jack Butland is tipped to depart upon relegation amid interest from several Premier League outfits. Gunn will straight slot in Stoke City goal and will be a pretty direct replacement for the English international.
Celtic, on the other hand, will offer him European football and title glory. Angus Gunn is also being chased by the Tartan Army as the newly appointed boss Alex McLeish wants him to change his allegiance to play for Scotland. Bryan Gunn, Angus’ father, is a good friend of McLeish who is determined to persuade Bryan in order to convince his son.
The call from Scotland might be a transfer boost for Celtic but the Scottish heavyweights will face competition from Norwich City too who will be demanding another season-long loan spell following such a scintillating campaign. Bryan Gunn has represented the Canaries with distinction for more than a decade time and the Championship side will bank on their cordial relationship to lure Angus in.
