Kasper Schmeichel: Ex-Falkirk goalkeeper set for Scotland return with Brendan Rodgers' Celtic

Former Falkirk loanee Kasper Schmeichel is reportedly set for a stunning return to Scottish football – seventeen years after a “perfect” 15-match sojourn with the Bairns.

A Premier League winner with Leicester City, the 37-year-old Danish number one has been touted for a move to William Hill Premiership champions Celtic by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

Schmeichel’s contract with Belgium giants Anderlecht expired at the end of June and the stopper is now available as a free agent, and he could be linking up again with his former boss Brendan Rodgers.

During his memorable loan spell at Falkirk back in 2007, Schmeichel, who joined at the time for Stuart Pearce’s Manchester City, managed five clean sheets in his time at Westfield.

And that included a derby day shutout on his debut under ex-Bairns boss John Hughes against Dunfermline Athletic at The Falkirk Stadium – with a late Alan Gow goal sealing the three points.

He also collected a clean sheet at East End Park during a 3-0 Bairns win, while also putting a series of impressive displays against the Old Firm.

On his time at Falkirk, Schmeichel previously told the Herald: “Playing in Scotland was a massive part of my development.

"At that age to have a manager in John Hughes who trusted me to come and play in the Scottish Premier League for a side that wanted to play football, and the way the club was run, it was perfect for me at the time.

“I enjoyed my time up there. I met some amazing people who I am still in contact with.

"I am just very, very grateful that the club and the manager in particular took me under his wing and looked after me really well, the coaching staff, goalkeeper coach, everyone, they had a great part in my career.

“I still always look for Falkirk’s results as with most of the clubs I played for. And I only look back with fond memories.”