Celtic has not contacted Newcastle United or Nick Pope regarding a potential transfer, despite the player being linked with a move from St James' Park after Newcastle signed two new goalkeepers. A transfer for Pope to Celtic is considered highly unlikely and is not currently being considered. The finances for a potential deal for the England international would probably be more than Celtic could afford, as the club is not willing to spend a significant amount on a backup goalkeeper.
The club is reportedly seeking to add a second-choice goalkeeper to compete with Viljami Sinisalo, who is now regarded as the number one. Celtic would not pursue a player with Pope's cost and experience for a backup role, and there is no urgency from the club to secure a new goalkeeper. Other clubs have shown interest in the goalkeeper. Leeds United had been strongly linked before they signed James Trafford. Football Insider revealed that Ipswich Town previously held preliminary discussions about a possible move.
