Celtics are set to address their defensive line today, provided there are no late hitches in their deal involving Sheffield United’s Auston Trusty.
The United States international is poised to join the Bhoys for a fee in the region of £6 million, but red tape needs to be cleared before the deadline to ensure he gets his visa sorted in time.
Personal terms have been agreed upon, and a five-year deal is on the table for the former Arsenal man, who will be charged with competing against Liam Scales for a slot alongside Cameron Carter-Vickers.
Maik Nawrocki could potentially leave Celtic on loan and has ‘options’ elsewhere following his struggles with injury problems in Glasgow.
Nevertheless, if reports are to be believed, Brendan Rodgers could be forced to clarify a situation that has recently cropped up surrounding his rearguard.
Cameron Carter-Vickers absent from Celtic training
According to The Daily Record, Carter-Vickers was absent from Celtic’s open training session ahead of the Bhoys’ first Glasgow Derby of the season against Rangers this weekend.
The outlet describe the United States international as a doubt for the clash. However, it should be noted that several players have made matchday squads this term after spending time out at Lennoxtown, so we will wait to see what Rodgers says in his press conference about the situation.
Carter-Vickers was spotted in discomfort last week against St Mirren. If he were to miss the derby, either Stephen Welsh or Trusty would presumably join Liam Scales in the backline, should the latter’s deal to join the club successfully go through.
It would be a major blow for Rodgers if Carter-Vickers were to be absent for Rangers’ visit. The Southend-born man has been a stalwart under his stewardship and is widely regarded as the best defender in his squad.
Hopefully, the man in question will be okay to play despite reports. 67 Hail Hail will provide further updates on the situation as they come.
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