West Ham United want to sign Cameron Carter-Vickers as source close to Celtic star shares transfer update

West Ham United want to sign Cameron Carter-Vickers as source close to Celtic star shares transfer

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According to Larry Henry Jr., West Ham United want to strengthen its defense options this month by

signing Celtics standout Cameron Carter-Vickers.

The MLS transfer journalist notes on his personal Twitter account on January 16 that Brentford and

Nottingham Forest are also interested in the USA international central defense.

And a source close to the player has confirmed the interest from the Premier League, with West Ham

looking at signing a new defender with the future of Nayef Aguerd up in the air and Angelo Ogbonna

beginning to age.

Carter-Vickers has flopped in England before, failing to make it at Tottenham as a youngster before

ending up in Glasgow with Celtic.

There he has emerged as one of the leading defenders in the division, if not the best, and gained

However, it is certain that he will perform at a higher level now that he is back in the Premier League,

raising doubts about whether he is talented enough for the Hammers.

But, the chance to sign a player with such experience and Premier League experience is rare, and

because of the financial divide between England and Scotland, the player is probably going to be

relatively inexpensive in contrast.

It’s definitely one to keep an eye on because a substantial offer will undoubtedly compel Celtic to

consider a transfer. This might be the deal that gets done if Aguerd leaves if the boss feels he needs an

extra body.

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