Celtic need to seal the permanent signing of Cameron Carter-Vickers by June 12th or other clubs could swoop in, according to journalist Larry Henry Jr.

The Lowdown: Celtic want Carter-Vickers move

The 24-year-old has enjoyed an exceptional season on loan at Parkhead after making a year-long move from Tottenham last summer.

Carter-Vickers was instrumental in Celtic's Scottish Premiership triumph, starting 28 matches in the competition and averaging a sizeable 4.2 aerial duel wins per game.

There looks set to be a battle for the centre-back's signature, however, and a key update has now emerged.

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The Latest: Journalist provides update

Taking to Twitter on Sunday evening, Henry Jr revealed that Everton and Fuham are waiting in the wings if Celtic didn't sign Carter-Vickers by the middle of next month:

"Everton and Fulham are in the race for Cameron Carter-Vickers, should Celtic not agree to a transfer with Tottenham prior to June 12, a source close to the player confirmed. CCV heading to June #USMNT camp and coming off two trophy haul with Celtic this season."
Henry is the one who first broke news of CCV's talks to pen a permanent deal with the Bhoys back in April.

The Verdict: Get it done, Hoops

Signing Carter-Vickers on a permanent deal this summer is an absolute no-brainer for the Hoops, with the American ticking so many boxes for Ange Postecoglou.

At 24, he is coming into the best years of his career and he already knows Celtic inside out, becoming such a key part of their plans over the past year.

Known as 'The Fridge' because of his physical frame, the 6 foot 2 colossus is already such a popular figure who feels like a part of the long-term future of the club.

There are arguably no negatives to snapping up Carter-Vickers - missing out on him would feel like a big blow, just as he and Carl Starfelt have built a great understanding at the back.

In other news, Celtic are reportedly eyeing up a summer move for one player. Find out who it is here.