Celtic closing in on £6m deal for ex-Arsenal central defender | OneFootball

Celtic are closing in on a £6m deal to sign Auston Trusty from Sheffield United. The 26-year-old has emerged as a target over the last week as Brendan Rodgers targeted a left-sided central defender to partner with Cameron Carter-Vickers.

Reporting on Twitter/X, Sky Sports journalist Anthony Joseph has stated that a deal is imminent between the clubs.

Trusty is reportedly on his way to Glasgow in order to complete a medical and finalise personal terms over a long-term contract. Born in Media, Pennsylvania, Trusty made his name with Philadelphia Union  and Coronado Rapids before making a move to Arsenal in 2022. Loans back to Rapid and Birmingham City followed a permanent £5m move to The Blades. After 37 appearances for United, as they were relegated, Trusty looks set to make the switch to Scotland to compete in Europe and for silverware.

Celtic have been looking to strengthen across the backline with Alex Valle arriving from Barca to compete with Greg Taylor. It was clear that the club were looking bring in another defender to partner with Carter-Vickers.

Celtic have agreed a deal to sign Arne Engels from Augsburg. The Belgian midfielder has been Celtic’s primary target in the last days.