Celtic have agreed a £6m-plus deal to sign Auston Trusty but now face an anxious wait to see if they can get a work permit before the close of the transfer window.

Celtic have agreed a £6m-plus deal to sign Auston Trusty but now face an anxious wait to see if they can get a work permit before the close of the transfer window.

Celtic are focusing on bringing in a new centre-back to partner Cameron Carter-Vickers, with Auston Trusty being their main target in that position.

A left-sided central defender is also a priority for Rodgers, and Sheffield United have turned down a £5m offer for Auston Trusty. The Blades are seeking more than what they paid Arsenal last summer. The USA international did not feature in the opening two Championship games but played the full match against Norwich City last weekend. It is uncertain how much further Celts are willing to go in their pursuit.

Celtic are looking to sign Auston Trusty from Sheffield United ahead of the deadline. Offers are on the table as negotiations continue.

Celtic have submitted a £5 million bid for Auston Trusty. He was on the bench for last night's cup clash against Barnsley. Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has admitted his club will seriously consider offers.

Chris Wilder indicated he would consider 'genuine' offers for his Sheffield United players amid Celtic's interest in Auston Trusty. Brendan Rodgers is looking to strengthen his defense with a left-footed centre-back, and the USA defender has caught his attention. Previously a target for Rangers last summer, Trusty played consistently in the Premier League last season and has extensive Championship experience from his loan at Birmingham. Trusty joined the Blades only last summer in a £5 million transfer from Arsenal. Wilder did not dismiss the possibility of listening to offers for his players.

Celtic will ramp up their efforts to sign a central defender over the coming days. Sheffield United's Auston Trusty is on their radar and Mikey Johnston could be used as a potential makeweight as the Blades target the Republic of Ireland winger.

Sheffield United stopper Auston Trusty is under consideration for the centre-back vacancy at Celtic.

Auston Trusty has emerged as a target for Celtic. The USA defender joined Sheffield United from Arsenal in a £5million deal last summer and made 32 Premier League appearances. Celtic are in the market for a left-back and left-sided central defender, roles Trusty can play.