'Source close' to Tottenham outcast confirms Newcastle's interest in summer deal - Report

According to new reports, Newcastle United have reignited their interest in Tottenham's forgotten man Cameron Carter-Vickers.

This comes from American outlet SBI Soccer, who report that 'a source close' to the USA international has revealed that we are making enquiries about a potential summer move to St James' Park.

The club were linked with a loan move for the 24-year-old last summer, however he ended up joining Celtic on a temporary deal until the end of the 2021/22 season.

SBI report that Celtic have an option to sign the centre-back for around £6m - a deal which could be worth up to £10m in add-ons - but claim that Newcastle are 'ready to pounce' if the SPL giants are slow to activate this purchase option.

Interestingly, Carter-Vickers has ties to Newcastle United’s coaching staff, having played under Graeme Jones at Luton and also impressing during a loan stint at Bournemouth - who were managed by Newcastle assistant Jason Tindall at the time.

I'd expect Celtic to wrap up this deal - he's been a revelation in Scotland this season - but he could be one to watch if they aren't able to cough up the fee needed to sign him permanently.