Celtic Backed To Rope In This Scotsman As Schmeichel’s Successor: Why They Must Get It Done | OneFootball

In his recent conversation with The Sunday Post (as cited by The Daily Record), Kevin Gallacher has shared an update on Angus Gunn’s potential move to Celtic next summer. The Nottingham Forest outcast is expected to ply his trade at Parkhead and replace Kasper Schmeichel between the sticks, the former Scotland forward understands.

Despite a brief stint at his boyhood club, Norwich City, the 29-year-old custodian primarily progressed through the esteemed academy ranks of Manchester City. He was loaned back to the Canaries during the 2017-18 campaign for regular minutes, and an impressive spell in Norfolk earned him a top-flight return with Southampton, who splashed £13.5m to secure his services.

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – OCTOBER 12: Evgeni Malashevich of Belarus scores a goal past Angus Gunn of Scotland which is later disallowed after a VAR review during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Scotland and Belarus at Hampden Park on October 12, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

But he mostly featured as the understudy to Alex McCarthy at St Mary’s before joining Stoke City in the Championship in October 2020. There, his gametime was significantly impacted due to injuries, and the Scotsman eventually returned to Norwich a year later on a permanent deal. After deputising Tim Krul in the top-flight, Gunn cemented a ‘number 1’ status since their relegation in 2022, until this summer, when he signed a one-year contract with Forest.

Why Celtic Should Snap Him Up Next Summer

However, things have not worked out for the goalkeeper, who hoped to play Cup games as the second-fiddle to Matz Sels. He has been pushed further down the pecking order behind John Victor, and the lack of involvement might jeopardise his playing time on the international stage with Scotland. Steve Clarke relies on him over Craig Gordon and Liam Kelly, with the duo facing a similar fate with their respective outfits, Hearts and Rangers.

While a loan exit in January could not be ruled out, signing him on a Bosman would be a smart move for the Glasgow giants. Schmeichel, soon-to-be 39, might not be retained beyond this season, and the experience of Gunn would come into play, even though Viljami Sinisalo is waiting on the wings for his opportunities in Celtic colours.

Having said that, the Scottish shot-stopper must focus on his immediate future and force a winter exit unless things change under new Forest boss Sean Dyche. The Tartan Army are close to securing a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, and Gunn, having switched his allegiance from England a couple of years ago, must do everything in his capacity to be Clarke’s preferred choice over the next few months.