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Watford and Bournemouth set for transfer battle over Tottenham defender Carter-Vickers after impressive Celtic loan


WATFORD and Bournemouth will try to nick Spurs defender Cameron Carter-Vickers from under the noses of Celtic this summer.

The centre-back is on loan at the Glasgow giants until the end of the season when they hope to make the move a permanent one.

Carter-Vickers is attracting interest from Bournemouth and WatfordCredit: Getty

But Celtic face competition from several clubs in England, with the Hornets and Cherries leading the chase south of the border.

Tottenham want around £10million for Carter-Vickers after extending his contract last year.

The Southend-born USA international, 24, has been at Tottenham since he was 11.

He famously caught the eye of former manager Mauricio Pochettino by flattening him with a crunching tackle in training early in the Argentine’s reign.

But he has struggled to nail down a regular first-team spot at Spurs.

He now looks set to leave the North London club at the end of the season after being sent on loan SEVEN times.

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They included a stint at Bournemouth last season when he made 26 appearances in all competitions, scoring one goal.

Having enjoyed his time at the Vitality he could be keen on a return – especially if they get promotion back to the Premier League.

And Watford would be appealing because of the close proximity to Tottenham.

But Celtic still hope to keep him and the prospect of Champions League football would be very alluring.

Despite being at Tottenham for 13 years, Carter-Vickers is yet to make a Premier League appearance for them.

All of his five games for them have come in other competitions.

But he is not part of new manager Antonio Conte’s long-term plans.

And with Spurs looking to strengthen their squad under the Italian they would be pleased to get Carter-Vickers off the wage bill.


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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