Celtic join Wolves in transfer chase for Oblak wannabe and could form Plan B for possible exit and injured ace
Wolves, Brighton and Brentford are amongst chaser for a star who idolises the Atletico Madrid stopper.
Celtic are set to rival the likes of Wolves for a goalkeeper who styles himself on Jan Oblak.
The Hoops are set for shot-stopping change in the summer amid a serious shoulder issue for Kasper Schmeichel. Viljami Sinisalo has filled in as number one, but back-up at the very least will be needed, and Wolfsberger star Nikolas Polster is one option. He’s impressed in the Austrian Bundesliga but his side’s possible relegation could see him seek a summer switch.
Alongside a clutch of English sides like Wolves, Celtic are said to have marked him as one player they could look to sign. The Molineux side in particular though have players possibly in need of replacing after their relegation out the Premier League to the Championship.
What goalkeeper do Celtic and Wolves want to sign?
Claims in the Daily Mail reads: “Wolves and Celtic are looking at Austrian goalkeeper Nikolas Polster. The 23-year-old is regarded as one of his country's brightest prospects and has been capped at U21 level but his club Wolfsberger have struggled this season and face the prospect of relegation from the Austrian Bundesliga.
“That could lead to Polster's departure as he looks to continue playing regularly in a top league. He has been compared in style to Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer and Jan Oblak of Atletico and has aspirations of following their career path.
“Brighton and Brentford have also had scouts following his performances earlier in the season while French side St Etienne have maintained interest throughout the campaign. Wolves and Celtic face a summer of transition. The Molineux club expect a number of players to leave with plenty of interest in Jose Sa and Sam Johnstone. And Polster, who may yet be called up to Ralf Rangnick's World Cup squad, has emerged as a player who could fit within their respective budgets.”
Who does Nikolas Polster model himself on
The shot-stopper himself has discussed why he bases his game on the Atletico keeper. He said in 2025: "My role model has always been Jan Oblak. I'm very impressed by his style because he's a very calm goalkeeper who doesn't draw all the attention to himself. But he also has an incredible presence. I really like that.
“My goal is, of course, to stay injury-free, prove myself internationally, and show what I'm capable of on a different platform. I don't think we'll have another season like that, where we compete for the title, but the goal is to stay near the top and give the big teams a run for their money. The goal for the next few years is clearly to go abroad and play in a top-five league."
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