Newcastle are reported to be the favourites to sign Cameron Carter-Vickers.
The defender has a year left on his contract at Spurs with all parties looking for a permanent move rather than another season out on loan.
Celtic are believed to be looking for one more central defender to supplement Carl Starfelt, Nir Bitton, Chris Jullien and Stephen Welsh.
Source: Newcastle United has edged in front of Celtic in the pursuit of #USMNT defender Cameron Carter-Vickers, a source close to the player confirmed today. Serie A side Torino also expressed interest, but it looks likely CCV will stay in England or head to Scotland.
— Larry Henry Jr (@lhenry019) August 6, 2021
Henry Jr is a former editor of SBI Soccer, specialising in following American players abroad. The original tweet appears to have been deleted.
Carter-Vickers was a regular on loan at Bournemouth last season but after seven years at Spurs he is looking to set down some roots with a permanent move.
Newcastle lost out on signing Kris Ajer when the Norwegian moved to Brentford, manager Steve Bruce is having the club’s traditional battle to try and release funds to be invested in the team.
In terms of wages it would be difficult to see Celtic competing with Newcastle, the hoops have also been credited with an interest in Liverpool central defender Ben Davies.
