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title: "Celtic: McAvennie makes Carter-Vickers claim"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2021-12-24T14:15:24Z"
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# Celtic: McAvennie makes Carter-Vickers claim

**Celtic pundit Frank McAvennie has urged the club to land Tottenham defender Cameron Carter-Vickers on a permanent basis in January, [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/celtic-told-to-complete-3m-carter-vickers-deal-in-january-after-insiders-reveal-mcavennie/) report.**

### The Lowdown: Insider’s claim

The Hoops brought in Carter-Vickers on deadline day over the summer on a [season-long loan](https://twitter.com/CelticFC/status/1432839838974287875). Celtic, as they do with [Jota](https://twitter.com/AnthonyRJoseph/status/1467815476868882435), do have the option to make the centre-back’s stay [permanent](https://twitter.com/CelticFC/status/1432839838974287875).

Since arriving, the USA international has been an ever-present figure under Ange Postecoglou, missing just [one](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/cameron-carter-vickers/leistungsdaten/spieler/341049) Scottish Premiership fixture and helping Celtic win the Scottish League Cup.

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[The Daily Record](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cameron-carter-vickers-celtic-transfer-25581601) claimed that a permanent switch could cost the Hoops £10m, however, Tottenham insider [John Wenham](https://www.footballinsider247.com/insider-celtic-can-sign-carter-vickers-from-tottenham-in-january-for-7m-less-than-reported/) revealed earlier this month that the figure would likely be closer to £3m.

### The Latest: McAvennie’s comments

McAvennie was talking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/celtic-told-to-complete-3m-carter-vickers-deal-in-january-after-insiders-reveal-mcavennie/) about Carter-Vickers and the possibility of making his loan permanent for £3m.

This is what he had to say in reply, urging the Hoops to do just that in the New Year.

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> “Starfelt wasn’t quite at it against Hibs.
>
> “For me, he was a bit sloppy. He was letting his man get past him far too easily.
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> “You could see that for the goal Hibs scored. Carter-Vickers on the other hand was brilliant.
>
> “I’m starting to really like him. He’s been really solid in recent weeks.
>
> “For me, he’s been the one who has played a big role in improving that defence.
>
> “Joe Hart also has to take massive credit for that but Carter-Vickers has been playing every game for a reason.
>
> “If it’s only going to cost £3million I would get that done in January, pay the money.
>
> “Then he’s ours and we don’t need to worry about it.”

### The Verdict: No brainer…

At a fee of around £3m, a permanent switch for Carter-Vickers should be a no brainer.

Celtic have had a number of injuries this season, however, Carter-Vickers has remained fit throughout and has had a number of partners.

Not only that, but the 23-year-old has also been the club’s best performing centre-back, with no other playing making more clearances or being dribbled past fewer times per 90. \[[WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/103/Show/Scotland-Celtic)\]

The Hoops forked out [£4.5m](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/celtic-glasgow/transfers/verein/371) for Carl Starfelt in the summer, so £3m for Carter-Vickers looks like it could be a bargain in January.

***In other news: [Ange may look to sign 3rd Irishman for Celtic who can play in 3 positions – reliable journalist.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/celtic-hoops-linked-with-deji-sotona/)***