Cameron Carter Vickers insists Celtic permanent transfer was his focus after snubbing Premier League suitors

Cameron Carter-Vickers had Premier League options but his only interest was Celtic and the Champions League.

The Hoops have made a major statement by turning loans of Jota and the American international into permanent transfers. Wolves, Leicester and former club Bournemouth were linked but Carter-Vickers was adamant his only focus was leaving Tottenham and extending his stay in Glasgow. The 24-year-old is now looking to build on last season’s double and helping Celtic make their mark in the group stage of the Champions League.

Carter-Vickers said: “I was linked with a few Premier League clubs but it was never anything concrete because I was always set from the end of last season that I wanted to sign for Celtic. That’s what I wanted to do. It didn’t happen immediately but it was still done quite quickly and I was delighted. It was important for me to finally get away from Tottenham.

"I think I kind of knew Tottenham’s stance before the end of the season. I didn’t really have to go back in the summer and speak to him. So it was quite simple if the clubs could agree a fee. To get the deal done early in the window was good.”

He is looking to kick on again and knows there is no bigger stage than the Champions League, where Celtic go straight into the group stage. Carter-Vickers added: “We’d a very good season last year, not just me, the team.

“I’ve bonded well with the team and the coaching staff. I enjoy being here. I got on well with the coaches and players and I think I improved as a player as well.

“The Champions League is probably the toughest competition you can play in at club level. To be a part of that and to measure yourself up against the best players in the world will be good.

“We’ll be there to try to win