Celtic: Carter-Vickers in huge demand
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Celtic loanee Cameron Carter-Vickers is attracting attention from numerous English clubs, including West Brom.
The Lowdown: Impressive loan spell
The Hoops struck a season-long loan with an option-to-buy agreement with Tottenham for the American defender late in the summer transfer window. Since then, the 24-year-old has made 32 appearances in green and white, becoming a regular under Ange Postecoglou, who labelled the centre-back ‘really consistent’.
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His former Bournemouth boss Jonathan Woodgate described Carter-Vickers as ‘quick’, with Celtic’s option-to-buy fee thought to be an initial £6m.
TEAMtalk claimed that a permanent deal would be worth more than £10m with various add-ons, and the Hoops may well face plenty of competition for the player over the summer.
The Latest: Carter-Vickers now in demand
According to TEAMtalk, Premier League quintet Burnley, Leicester, Watford, West Ham and Wolves are all monitoring Carter-Vickers.
Meanwhile, in the English Championship, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest are also showing an interest alongside West Brom.
The Verdict: Celtic in pole position?
The Hoops appear to be in pole position for the centre-back despite eight clubs being linked, due to their option-to-buy clause. Ultimately, the player will have a major say in his next move, and you’d like to think that he’d be open to a full-time transfer to Scotland.
Postecoglou has made him a near ever-present figure at the back, with Carter-Vickers winning more aerial duels than any of his Hoops team-mates. He also leads the way in terms of clearances at Parkhead and is dribbled past the least. [WhoScored]
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On that basis, a permanent move to Celtic could be a shrewd one for all involved; and following this latest report, Michael Nicholson may well seek to get everything in place regarding a full-time deal for the 24-year-old ahead of the summer transfer window.
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