ALAN STUBBS believes that signing Cameron Carter-Vickers is a ‘no brainer’.

This week, it’s been reported that Celtic are in advanced negotiations for the defender regarding bringing him to the club on a permanent deal. However, there is stated to be interest from Premier League clubs.

The defender has been a star in the Celtic side this season. Celtic are prepared to break their transfer record for the player showing how highly the club rate the American.

Alan Stubbs has encouraged Celtic to get the deal over the line, saying; [Daily Record]

 “In today’s market £6m seems good value. He’s at a good age and the potential is there for his stock to rise even higher. Celtic have been shrewd with their buying and selling – they made fortunes moving on the likes of Victor Wanyama, Virgil van Dijk and Moussa Dembele – and Cameron’s re-sale value could rocket.

“There are also practical football reasons for making him a Celtic player. He has already shown he fits in at Parkhead and with the manager’s style of play it helps to have a centre-back who can bring the ball out of defence and pose problems for the opposition.

“He’s been a rock for Ange this year. He’s easily been Celtic’s best defender, someone who’s at least a 7/10 every week and often more than that. Put it this way – if they have to buy someone else who’s guaranteed to be as good, it will cost them a fair bit more than £6m!”

Having a settled backline heading into next season will be a considerable boost. This season, Celtic struggled with results are the start of the season, mainly because of a leaky defence. However, with Starfelt and Carter-Vickers playing in front of Joe Hart, the defence has been sound in recent weeks.

Celtic holds the best defensive record in the league this season; Cameron has played a crucial role in that.