'I believe...' - Devlin now reveals Celtic 'definitely want' to sign 'incredible' £22k-p/w int'l

The Athletic‘s Celtic correspondent Kieran Devlin has claimed that the Hoops ‘definitely’ want to make Cameron Carter-Vickers’ loan move from Tottenham permanent in the summer.  

The 24-year-old has been a regular under Ange Postecoglou this season and the Hoops have an option to make his loan move permanent at the end of the season in a deal worth an initial £6m.

The USA international, who has been hailed as ‘incredible’ by his former Luton Town boss Graeme Jones, is on £22,000 per week but is now attracting interest from a number of English teams.

According to reports in the week, eight English clubs are showing an interest in the 24-year-old, five of which currently ply their trade in the Premier League.

Here at The Transfer Tavern, we asked Devlin on Sunday morning for an update on Carter-Vickers following the links with numerous teams south.

This is what he had to say in reply in his Q&A on The Athletic, claiming that the Hoops ‘definitely’ want to sign the defender:

“Nothing new, really. Celtic have first say with their option-to-buy and they definitely want him, but ultimately it’ll be down to the player I believe.

“Newcastle was his preference in August but their interest wasn’t serious enough, so when Spurs called Celtic and offered them him on deadline day they readily accepted – they’d enquired about a loan with option-to-buy earlier that month but Spurs initially rejected it wanting only a permanent move, but by deadline day they just wanted him out the squad.

“Not sure how that’s changed and wouldn’t want to speculate – whether he now feels at home at Celtic or whether his performances attracting EPL attention will swivel his head.”

Postecoglou has trusted Carter-Vickers throughout the season and has reaped