Reports: Auston Trusty linked with potential Celtic transfer

Auston Trusty’s move to the Sheffield United bench in the early stages of the EFL Championship season has led to reported interest from the reigning Scottish Premiership champions.

Celtic are interested in acquiring the American centerback in a permanent deal from Sheffield United, Sky Sports and BBC Sport reported. In a separate deal, the Blades are interested in Republic of Ireland international forward Mikey Johnston, who spent the second half of last season on loan at West Bromwich Albion.

Trusty, 26, made the move to Bramall Lane last summer from Arsenal and proceeded to make 34 combined appearances for the Blades. However, Chris Wilder’s men suffered relegation from the English Premier League, dropping back into the Championship.

The former MLS homegrown defender has not featured in each of Sheffield United’s opening two league matches this summer, despite scoring his first goal for the club in a 4-2 EFL Cup first round victory over Wrexham.

Trusty also made 48 appearances for then-EFL Championship side Birmingham City in a loan spell during the 2022-23 season.

A move to Celtic Park would unite Trusty with fellow U.S. men’s national team defender Cameron Carter-Vickers. Carter-Vickers is in his third season with the Hoops after originally joining on loan before Celtic exercised a purchase option from Tottenham in 2023.

Celtic travels to St. Mirren in league action this weekend before hosting rivals Rangers on September 1 in the first Glasgow Derby of the campaign.

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Author : Larry Henry Jr

Publish date : 2024-08-23 10:43:40

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