Celtic Eyes West Brom Defender George Campbell for Transfer
According to a report from Mark Hendry, Celtic have shown an interest in signing West Bromwich Albion defender George Campbell.
He mentions that, despite a poor collective season for West Brom, Campbell has been one of the “shining lights” and was nominated for Player of the Month last time out. He understands that a fee would be around £2.5m for the player who still has three years left on his existing contract in the West Midlands.
Coincidentally, the 24-year-old is a USMNT international, just like current Celtic central defenders Aaron Trusty and Cameron Carter-Vickers. The injury problems to those two will no doubt be a reason that the club are trying to bring Campbell and/or other defenders to the club.
Back in January of last year, he made his USA debut in a domestic friendly against Venezuela while playing his club football for CF Montreal of MLS. Since then, he has not made a squad but will be hopeful his good form this season will be enough to make Mauricio Pochettino’s World Cup squad.
Certainly one to keep an eye on, and it is definitely – as touched on – a position that the Hoops need to strengthen in this summer, particularly if UEFA Champions League football returns to Celtic Park. Let’s see.