Tottenham Hotspur insider John Wenham has delivered an extremely promising update regarding Celtic and the permanent pursuit of Cameron Carter-Vickers.
The lowdown: Waiting game
Having played 90 minutes in the resounding 6-0 victory over Motherwell last weekend, Carter-Vickers brought an end to a successful loan spell from the north London based Premier League outfit.
The 24-year-old could still extend his stay at Celtic Park however as the Hoops look to trigger a reported £6-10million option to buy the American international centre-back.
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Despite an ongoing impasse on the move, now a fresh update from a well-connected source has shed light on the situation...
The latest: Deal announced soon
Speaking to Football Insider, the Tottenham insider who hosts the popular Lilywhite Rose social media channels has suggested the deal isn't too far away.
He explained: “I have said all along that Celtic will find the money to get this one done.
“I think it is just a matter of time at this point. The fact they are back in the Champions League gives them the money to get it done. He came in there and has barely missed a minute. He’s an Old Firm goalscorer, a cup winner and a title winner.
“He is worth the money Tottenham will be asking for say, the money is there. I expect an announcement or significant progress to be made very soon.”
The verdict: Get it done
Tying down the futures of Carter-Vickers and Jota is of paramount importance at the start of the summer transfer window for Ange Postecogulou. Both men have been pivotal to the Bhoys' Scottish Premiership triumph and as such have attracted interest away from Parkhead for their performances.
Hailed as an 'absolute beast' in 2018 by Jan Vertonghen following a 5-0 win over Gillingham, Carter-Vickers enjoyed a coming of age campaign in Glasgow and has earned a superb 7.33 Sofascore rating, winning 5.8 duels on average per league game in the process.
With a title win in the bag and subsequent Champions League financial windfall incoming, Celtic must pay the required fee to secure the eight-cap USA star as soon as possible.
In other news… an ex-BBC pundit is thrilled by the ‘brilliant’ news he’s heard coming from Parkhead.