Cameron Carter-Vickers could join USMNT team-mate Matt Turner at Nottingham Forest, but two other Premier League clubs are also interested in him.
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- Carter-Vickers has been a standout performer at Celtic
- Forest could make a move this month
- West Ham and Brentford are also keen
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The defender has been a standout player for Celtic since he arrived on loan from Tottenham in August 2021. He was part of Ange Postecoglou's double-winning side, with the Hoops eventually making his move permanent for £6 million. Carter-Vickers' stock continues to rise in Scotland, which has led Forest to consider submitting a bid for the 26-year-old, according to
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
West Ham and Brentford are also considering making formal bids for the centre-back, who has a contract with Celtic until the summer of 2026, but Forest may have the edge given the presence of his USMNT team-mate Turner between the sticks. Despite struggling with a series of injuries over the past year, Carter-Vickers remains a key player for manager Brendan Rodgers, which has seen him make 13 Premiership appearances and four Champions League outings.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Forest, who have been charged by the English Premier League for breaching profit and sustainability rules, might explore a deal that involves players like Joe Worrall and Scott McKenna, who are deemed as surplus to requirements at City Ground. While a move to Celtic for Worrall seems unlikely due to his past with Rangers, Scotland international McKenna could be a viable option for the Hoops given they can offer him regular first-team football in preparation for the upcoming European Championship.
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WHAT NEXT?
Forest will appeal against the PSR charge by the Premier League, with a verdict to be delivered before the season ends. Meanwhile, they can continue with their transfer business in January and face no obstruction in pursuing a potential deal for U.S. men's national team star Carter-Vickers, who will be hoping to earn a place in Gregg Berhalter's squad for the 2024 Copa America.