Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen want to sign Celtic superstar

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Celtic have a pretty settled team right now. Of course, there will always be room for improvement and some additions and exits could take place this January. But all things considered, do not expect the picture to look drastically different at the end of the winter transfer window. That is if someone important does not end up leaving.

Quite a few of Celtic's key players are being linked with moves away as well though. There has been talk of Atlanta United being interested in Kyogo. While the Japanese forward has not been brilliant in recent times,

Also, according to a report by The Athletic (via The National), Bayer Leverkusen are eyeing up a move for Cameron Carter-Vickers. Xabi Alonso is keen to sign an experienced centre-back in the winter transfer window, with the American international deemed as a top target. However, he is focused on his role at Celtic and unlikely to consider an exit midway through the season.

Carter-Vickers has been an important part of this Celtic defence since he was first signed on loan in the summer of 2021 from Tottenham Hotspur, before being brought back on a permanent basis the following year. The American is regarded as the defensive leader of this team and is pretty much an automatic starter.

Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen want to sign Celtic superstar

Celtic fans can only hope that Carter-Vickers remains at Parkhead. His leaving midway through the season, or anytime, would be a major blow for the Hoops.

Carter-Vickers is the best centre-back in Scottish football. He is vital to this Celtic team and without him, they look a lot less composed in defence.

It is not hard to see why clubs around Europe might be interested in Carter-Vickers though, considering the kind of consistency and quality he has showcased at Celtic Park. The chance to join Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen would be an attractive one for most players.