Michael Zetterer a 'concrete' Celtic transfer target and keeper has already dropped major hint about move

There is reportedly 'concrete' interest from Celtic in Werder Bremen keeper Michael Zetterer as the hunt for Joe Hart's replacement ramps up.

Brendan Rodgers is in the market for a new shotstopper this summer with Hart set to retire and neither Scott Bain or Benjamin Siegrist fancied long-term. Trabzonspor keeper Ugurcan Cakir has been recently linked while Liverpool's Caoimhin Kelleher has been frequently touted - though the latter's recent explosion at Anfield in the absence of Alisson seems to have thrown that one into doubt.

But it seems they are searching far and wide for their new No.1 and Bild in Germany say Zetterer is firmly on their radar. The 28-year-old has impressed in the Bundesliga this season, starting the campaign as Bremen's backup keeper but taking the gloves after Jiri Pavlenka's injury October and holding the spot down ever since. It's claimed there is clear interest from Celtic in the former Germany U21 cap who is out of contract in 2025.

Bild say his impressive displays have caught Bremen's eye and they want to sign him to a new long-term deal. But there is an acceptance that will be difficult with interest from abroad.

The report puts Celtic front and centre and their interest is 'becoming more concrete.' That comes with the keeper growing 'hesitant' to accept a new deal and looking increasingly likely to move. Speaking last month about a potential transfer, he certainly ruled nothing out, saying simply: “I’m an athlete and very ambitious, so let’s see.”