When we think about the Cameron Carter-Vickers transfer rumor today, the first thing to note is that its source, Larry Henry Jr.
, is an American sports journalist who has worked closely with Celtic players, U.S.
national team players, and clearly have direct ties to their advisors.
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Celtic logo Loading official content Kogo Furuhashi scores his second goal for his team in the Scottish Premiership match between Rangers FC and Celtic FC on 2 January 2023 Celtic’s Cameron Carter-Vickers celebrates his goal.
Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images ) There are a lot of rumors floating around the internet and in the newspapers at the moment, but these seem to have some credibility and are unlikely to excite Celtic fans.
Cameron Carter-Vickers was a sensational signing for Celtic and one that Brendan Rodgers would not want to lose.
However, every Celtic fan is aware that every player in the team can be sold if the money is right, and this truism was made clear last summer with Jota’s £25 million move to Al Ittihad.
I saw this principle in action.
Larry Henry Jr’s latest update names three Premier League clubs interested in Celtic’s ‘big talent’.
Cameron Carter-Vickers during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic FC and Hibernian FC at Celtic Park on December 6, 2023 (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) Celtic and #USMNT are targeting defender Cameron Carter-Vickers, a source close to the player confirmed to me today.
CCV played a total of 110 games for Celtic and won five trophies, including the domestic treble last season.
” Celtic may have too many centre-backs at the club.
Last summer, CCV’s defensive partner Karl Starveld left the Swedish national team and joined Celta Vigo in La Liga.
He was replaced by two players: Mike Navrocki, who came from Legia Warsaw, and Gustav Lagerbjelke, who was signed from Swedish club IF Elfsborg.
IMAGO / Shutterstock Photo by Kirk O Rourke / Shutterstock Liam Scales leaves Rangers’ Cyriel Dessers during the Scottish Premiership match at Ibrox on September 3, 2023 Then Liam Scales came in and was on loan at Aberdeen, who looked like he was out for a while, and was set to return to Pittodrie as Barry Robson was persistent in pressing Brendan Rodgers to make a decision.
However, he managed to find his way back into the team and the Irishman grabbed the opportunity with both hands and here he is.
Established first choice on the left side of Celtic’s central defence.
Gustav Lagerbjerke of Celtic FC during the UEFA Champions League match between Feyenoord and Celtic FC at the Feyenoord Stadion de Kuip in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on September 19, 2023.
Photo VI ANP Sport Jeroen Putmans There were rumors that Lager Bjelke no longer met the manager’s immediate needs, and there was talk about a loan move to Italy about a week ago.
But it has calmed down and some are wondering if this triple interest from Premier League teams could be the reason.
If CCV wants to leave, Celtic will have a valuation to meet, but that shouldn’t be a problem for the Premier League side.
The back-up goalkeeper is currently valued at £20 million.
Something like this works both ways.
The first thing to note when considering the transfer rumour surrounding Cameron Carter-Vickers today is that the source, Larry Henry Jr is an American sports journalist with a clearly established link directly to the Celtic player and United States international and also his advisors
