Ange gets his man, rivals will be worried: Celtic could be set for 'big' boost - opinion

Journalist Pete O’Rourke believes Celtic are in for a big windfall if they can win the league title this campaign.

As it stands, the Bhoys are in pole position to lift the title – they are six points clear with just five games to play. Not only are they on the road to more silverware, but finishing first in the table would see them automatically qualify for the Champions League group stages.

Speaking to GiveMeSport, O’Rourke believes this could have a significant impact on the future of Scottish football. He said: “It’d be massive for any big Scottish clubs to get in the Champions League with the finances that come with it, it can really benefit them in the transfer market going forward.

“It gives you more money to spend, but it also gives you the attraction of luring players to play in the Champions League. It would be a big windfall for Celtic and could maybe help them strengthen and move even further ahead of Rangers.”

What are the consequences of qualifying directly for the Champions League? Read on as we delve deeper.

This campaign, Cameron Carter-Vickers has been one of Ange Postecoglou’s most dependable players. He has featured 39 times in all competitions, scoring four goals, providing one assist, and helping the Bhoys concede just 19 goals in the league.

He is currently on loan from Tottenham Hotspur and is set to return to the north London outfit at the end of the campaign. Postecoglou has previously stated he wants to keep the 24-year-old in Glasgow, and securing qualification for Europe’s premier club competition would surely go a long way in convincing the defender to stay.

Spurs may well qualify themselves, but having made just five career appearances for the English side, Carter-Vickers is perhaps unlikely