Celtic must swoop on free agent World Cup hero goalkeeper Danijel Subasic – TBR View

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Celtic are being linked with a host of different goalkeepers at present with both Fraser Forster and Craig Gordon departing the club this summer.

It leaves Scott Bain as the only first-choice option for Neil Lennon and it appears Celtic feel another player is needed between the posts. 

So far, the likes of Joe Hart, Marcus Bettinelli, Freddie Woodman, David Marshall, and Vasilis Barkas have all been linked with a move to Celtic. 

But one name that is yet to have been mentioned, but should surely be on Celtic’s radar, is Danijel Subasic. 

The Croatian, who played for his nation in the 2018 World Cup final, is a free agent after his contract at Monaco came to an end. 

Indeed, some might even suggest Subasic was the best goalkeeper at the competition, with his penalty heroics against both Denmark and Russia key to helping the Croatians make the final. 

The 35-year-old is leaving Monaco after eight years, during which he has played nearly 300 games, won Ligue 1, and even scored a goal. He lost his starting place to Benjamin Lecomte last summer and has played just once this season. 

He is a clutch option. Considered one of the best penalty savers in world football, he remains the only stopper to have saved a penalty from Sergio Ramos and Celtic could have him for nothing. 

A recent report from Foot Mercato suggested that Olympiakos have opened negotiations with the veteran, whilst Saudi club Al-Nasr are also keen.

Celtic would feel confident of fending off both clubs, although Subasic would likely command a hefty wage, he would be a superior option compared to the other players mentioned so far.