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West Ham signing Celtic defender Cameron Carter-Vickers this summer would be a “gamble” under new manager Julen Lopetegui., former West Ham striker Frank McAvennie questioned whether Carter-Vickers would be able to play in Lopetegui’s system as he expects the Spanish boss to employ a high press.have suggested the Premier League club have shown an interest in signing the 26-year-old following his impressive performances for Celtic in recent years.
West Ham are believed to be on the lookout for new defensive recruits after conceding 74 goals – the fourth-worst record in the Premier League last season.McAvennie believes Carter-Vickers is better than the current centre-back options Lopetegui has at his disposal after taking over from David Moyes at the London Stadium.Join the Football Insider WhatsApp channel to get all our exclusives and the breaking transfer news FIRST.
“I don’t want him to leave Celtic. But if he were to leave Celtic, would he go back to the Premier League? I don’t know. “Has he got the pace for the Premier League? If it was David Moyes, he would be alright because he sits back.
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