Celtic set to announce the signing of former Chelsea defender on a free transfer

As Brendan Rodgers seeks to bolster his defence, the Hoops are trying to sign a defender to whom John Terry once compared himself.

Cameron Carter-Vickers and Liam Scales have performed brilliantly together this season,

surrendering only 23 goals in 31 games and propelling the Bhoys to the top of the Scottish Premiership.

Celtic’s center defense lacks depth beyond the aforementioned combination, causing the Parkhead recruitment team to hunt for other players.

Celtic are hoping to sign Jake Clarke-Salter this summer. That’s according to the Sun.

Crystal Palace, Burnley, and Wolves are also keeping an eye on Clarke-Salter, who has had some great performances for QPR this season.

According to The Sun, Celtic has scouted the QPR No.6 on several times throughout the 2023/24 season.

Ipswich is also keeping an eye on him.

The 26-year-old has developed a close connection with Steve Cook.

QPR have lost only two of their last 13 Championship relegation games.

Clarke-Salter played 29 Championship games and scored once.

and his efforts appear to have saved QPR from relegation to League One.

As previously noted, Clarke-Salter has been compared to Terry by the individual himself.

Speaking with the Evening Standard about the Chelsea academy graduate in April 2016,

The five-time Premier League winner stated, “Jake has a fantastic mindset.”

I recall him taking hold of the game a few years ago and being a very outspoken player.

He reminds me of myself.

Praise for a defender does not go much higher than that.

The Sun did not reveal QPR’s asking price for Clarke-Salter, and his contract situation does not auger well for Celtic.

He is under contract with the Londoners until July 2026.

So, keep a look out for future developments.

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