Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing Mason Melia and they are ahead of Manchester United and Chelsea in the race to sign the St Patrick’s Athletic forward.
The 17-year-old is highly rated across Europe and he has a bright future. He could develop into a quality player for Spurs in the long term. According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham are in pole position to secure his signature and it remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done.
The attacker has already made over 50 appearances for St Patrick’s Athletic, and he has 10 goals to his name. He is a key player for the Republic of Ireland under-19 team as well.
The 17-year-old will not be able to move to the Premier League until he turns 18 because of the Brexit regulations and Tottenham will have to be patient in their pursuit of the player.
There is no doubt that he would be a quality long-term investment for the North London club, and it remains to be seen whether Tottenham can secure an agreement with his club.
The likes of Manchester United and Chelsea are keeping tabs on his development as well, and they are likely to make their move for the player.
Manchester United and Chelsea need attacking depth and the 17-year-old would be a long-term investment for them. They have a proven track record when it comes to nurturing young players and they could help Melia develop into a key first-team player. Both clubs have struggled going forward, and they need to improve in that department if they want to push for major trophies in the coming seasons.
Melia will certainly be attracted to the idea of playing in the Premier League, and it would be a huge opportunity for him. All three clubs will be exciting destinations for the player. However, he must look to join a club where he will get ample first-team opportunities. Sitting on the bench at a big club is unlikely to aid his development.
All three clubs have the financial muscle to afford the highly-rated attacker as well, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up eventually. Tottenham have shown a willingness to invest in talented young players, and it would be quite a coup for them if they can get the 17-year-old signed.
