# Gossip: Belgian Coach Pocognoli Linked to Scotland Post, Celtic Forward Eyed for Exit

> By bgsvm · Published 2026-08-16 · Updated 2026-08-16
> https://lesportifplus.com/en/2026/08/16/gossip-belgian-coach-pocognoli-linked-to-scotland-post-celtic-forward-eyed-for-exit/

## Summary
Transfer gossip links Belgian coach Sébastien Pocognoli to a vacant role in Scottish football, while a Celtic forward is reportedly set to leave the club. Separately, the Scottish champions are said to be searching for a new goalkeeper, though no official confirmation has been given on any of the reports.

## Key points
- Belgian coach Sébastien Pocognoli tipped for a Scotland-based managerial role
- A Celtic forward reportedly likely to leave the club
- Scotland's reigning champions said to be targeting a new goalkeeper

According to the latest round of [transfer gossip](https://lesportifplus.com/en/tag/transfer-gossip-en/) circulating in Scottish football, Belgian coach Sébastien Pocognoli is being tipped to take charge of a Scotland-based job, a Celtic forward is reportedly set to leave the club, and the Scottish champions are said to be scouting for a new goalkeeper.

## Who is the Belgian being linked with a Scotland role?

Reports suggest Pocognoli, who has built a strong reputation in Belgian football through his coaching work, has emerged as a candidate for a vacancy north of the border. While the exact club or role has not been officially confirmed, the speculation points to growing interest from Scottish football in continental coaching talent, with Pocognoli’s tactical approach said to have caught the eye of decision-makers.

> Sources close to the situation describe him as ‘a name to watch’ for the position.

## Which Celtic forward could be moving on?

Separately, gossip columns indicate that a forward currently on Celtic’s books is likely to depart in the near future, though the report stops short of naming a specific destination or timeline. Player movement of this kind is common as clubs reassess squads ahead of upcoming transfer windows, and Celtic’s hierarchy is expected to weigh up replacement options should the exit materialise.

## Why are Scotland’s champions targeting a goalkeeper?

The reigning Scottish champions are also said to be exploring the market for a new goalkeeper, a move that would reflect an ongoing effort to strengthen squad depth between the posts. Goalkeeper recruitment often becomes a priority for title-winning sides looking to maintain competitiveness across domestic and European commitments, and this reported interest suggests the club is already planning ahead for the coming season.

## Source

- [BBC Sport Football](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cp30x80lny7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — BBC Sport Football

## Sources
- [BBC Sport Football](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cp30x80lny7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)