In a move that would delight fans and likely frustrate suitors across Europe, Celtic look poised to secure the future of central defender Cameron Carter-Vickers with a new long-term contract according to US sports journalist Larry Henry.

The American international, who has emerged as a linchpin in the Celtic backline, is expected to put pen to paper this weekend, ending speculation about his immediate future amid widespread interest during this transfer window.

Carter-Vickers’s tenure at Celtic Park has been marked by consistent, high-caliber performances that have not only endeared him to the Celtic faithful but also attracted attention from clubs looking to bolster their defensive options. Despite the allure of new challenges, the centre-back seems to have found a profound connection with the Hoops,

Sources have informed CeltsAreHere that Carter-Vickers’s new deal will place him among the highest earners at Celtic, a testament to his importance to the team and the club’s desire to fend off interest from abroad. This move underlines Celtic’s ambition to build a squad capable of competing domestically and in European competitions, with Carter-Vickers considered crucial to those aspirations.

CCV journey from promising talent to indispensable team member has been a boon for Celtic. His ability to read the game, combined with physicality and technical skills, has made him a formidable presence in the heart of Celtic’s defence.