Celtic show tentative interest in Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Celtic are weighing a potential move for Newcastle United goalkeeper Nick Pope as the transfer window approaches its deadline. The Scottish champions currently rely on Viljami Sinisalo and Ross Doohan, with manager Martin O’Neill looking to bolster his goalkeeping options. Pope has fallen out of the rotation at Newcastle following the arrival of head coach Matthias Jaissle, who has installed Lukas Hornicek as the club's primary starter. Although reports indicate tentative interest from Celtic, Ipswich Town, and Hull City, no formal bid has been submitted for the 34-year-old. The England international could remain at St James Park until January unless a loan deal or transfer is finalized in the coming days.
- •Celtic is evaluating a potential move for Nick Pope before the transfer window closes.
- •Lukas Hornicek has replaced Pope as the starting goalkeeper at Newcastle United.
- •Martin O’Neill is looking to strengthen the goalkeeping department for the current season.
- •No official bids have been made for the 34-year-old goalkeeper at this time.
- •Celtic's current depth at the position is limited to Viljami Sinisalo and Ross Doohan.
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