Claims Rodgers is now talking to ex-Celtic star to replace Carter-Vickers
da supremo： Celtic are believed to be interested in signing a “superb” former player to replace Cameron Carter-Vickers this summer, with Brendan Rodgers playing a big role.
Celtic linked with summer signings
da jogodeouro： The Hoops may be edging towards yet another Scottish Premiership title this season, as well as having a chance of winning a domestic treble, but that doesn’t mean new signings aren’t needed to take them up a gear moving forward.
En Avant Guincamp midfielder Kalidou Sidibe has been linked with a move to Celtic in the summer transfer window, being seen as a replacement for Jeffrey Schlupp, should he not seal a permanent move from Crystal Palace at the end of the season. In fact, they have reportedly tabled a £1.6m bid for his services.
Nantes winger Herba Guirassy is another player who has been mentioned as an option for the Hoops this summer, with the 18-year-old considered a long-term acquisition. He has scored twice in Ligue 1 this season, however, showing that he can already make an impact in a top league.
In terms of potential exits at Celtic in the coming months, there is reportedly concern that Carter-Vickers could decide to move on and enjoy a fresh challenge. The centre-back has been an influential figure since arriving from Tottenham, so Rodgers will be desperate to keep hold of him.
Celtic and Rodgers eyeing move to sign former star
According to a new update from The Celtic Star, Celtic are eyeing a move for Brentford centre-back and former Hoops ace Kristoffer Ajer, seeing him as a potential successor to Carter-Vickers, should he move on this summer.
In fact, Rodgers is said to have “been in the ear” of the 26-year-old more than once to bring him back to Parkhead, viewing him as a strong option to bolster his defence.
While losing Carter-Vickers would clearly be a blow for Celtic, Ajer could be an outstanding alternative to him, having proven himself in the Premier League with Brentford.
The Norwegian spent five years with the Hoops between 2016 and 2021, winning three Scottish Premierships, Scottish Cups and Scottish League Cups apiece, and football talent scout Jacek Kulig once described him as “superb”.
Signing Ajer from a good Premier League team would also feel like a real coup for Celtic, considering he has started 15 matches in the competition this season, averaging 2.4 clearances and 1.6 aerial duel wins per game.
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At 26, he is still in the peak years of his career, too, and given his experience, his second stint with the Hoops could prove to be even more productive.