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title: "Celtic: Robinson reacts to Carter-Vickers links"
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published: "2021-06-26T17:40:40Z"
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# Celtic: Robinson reacts to Carter-Vickers links

**[Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/robinson-backs-carter-vickers-to-shine-for-celtic-next-season-after-reported-update/) pundit Paul Robinson has been reacting to Celtic’s reported interest in Tottenham defender Cameron Carter-Vickers.**

### The Lowdown: Carter-Vickers links

A source close to the player informed [USA journalist Larry Henry Jr](https://twitter.com/lhenry019/status/1407458637396811776) regarding the Hoops’ interest in Carter-Vickers.

Any possible move for the Spurs centre-back would [reportedly](https://twitter.com/lhenry019/status/1407460503190921219) be a permanent one, despite the 23-year-old having [six loan moves](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/cameron-carter-vickers/transfers/spieler/341049) during his time in north London.

[Reports](https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/19323910.newcastle-linked-10m-move-spurs-cameron-carter-vickers/) back in May suggested that Tottenham value Carter-Vickers around the £10m mark.

Celtic may well be in the need of defensive reinforcements, with Kristoffer Ajer [unhappy](https://theathletic.com/2672914/2021/06/25/ajers-hopes-of-leaving-celtic-in-doubt-as-club-reject-10m-bids-from-leverkusen-and-norwich/) with the Hoops after they rejected two bids for his services.

[Celtic updates](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/celtic-updates-7/)

### The Latest: Robinson reacts

Robinson was talking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/robinson-backs-carter-vickers-to-shine-for-celtic-next-season-after-reported-update/) regarding the links to the American defender.

The 41-year-old was asked if he would be a good addition for Ange Postecoglou, to which he said:

> “I was impressed with him at Bournemouth last season. It was a good loan spell.
>
> “He has got a good amount of experience behind him now. He could be a stabilising force at the back for Celtic next year.
>
> “Obviously it did not work out for Shane Duffy last season and everyone expected him to be a big success when he went up there on loan so there are no guarantees.
>
> “Postecoglou has got a lot of building to do up there but I believe he can get them going again. I like the appointment and I think he is a manager who can unite the club once again.
>
> “Signing someone like Carter-Vickers would be a great start because he could sure up the defence. The quicker they get their back four and goalkeeper sorted out the better really.”

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### The Verdict: £10m way too much

Should Spurs still be wanting £10m for the defender, Celtic would have to make him their [club-record signing](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/celtic-glasgow/transferrekorde/verein/371).

Yes, they may have money to spend if Ajer gets his wish and leaves, but links of a [£5m offer for highly-rated teenager Mario Vuskovic](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/7302480/celtic-transfer-talks-5m-mario-vuskovic-hajduk-split/) and claims they are [monitoring £3.5m wonderkid Piero Hincapie](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/7308108/celtic-eyeing-3-5m-ecuador-wonderkid-piero-hincapie/) could be wiser defensive moves, given their price and age.

Carter-Vickers has [over 100 games experience in the Championship](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/cameron-carter-vickers/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/341049) but is [yet to feature in the Premier League](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/cameron-carter-vickers/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/341049), so £10m for the defender who has never proven himself at the highest level could be a costly decision.

***In other news: Alan Nixon provides Aaron Hickey to Celtic update, find out more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-transfer-rumours/celtic-nixon-answers-hickey-question/).***