Tottenham Hotspur are keen on the Celtic midfielder Daniel Kelly during this summer transfer window.
According to a report from Daily Record, Spurs will compete with Premier League rivals Manchester United for the highly rated midfielder. The 18-year-old midfielder has the potential to develop into a key player for the two Premier League clubs and it will be interesting to see where he ends up.
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou knows the player well having worked with him during their time together at the Scottish club. Although the 18-year-old did not make a first-team appearance under the Australian manager, he has trained under the current Spurs boss and it will be interesting to see if the North London club can get the deal done.
The 18-year-old is a central midfielder who will add creativity and control to the midfield.
A reunion with Postecoglou could be an attractive proposition for the young midfielder. The two English clubs are not the only ones keen on signing him, and they will face competition from Bayer Leverkusen and Bologna.
The report from Daily Record claims that Kelly wants to continue with Celtic for now, and the Scottish champions are ready to offer him a lucrative contract. The player is entering the final six months of his contract and it remains to be seen whether Celtic can sort out his long-term future.
The midfielder has the potential to develop into a quality player. Manchester United and Tottenham could help him fulfil his potential. The opportunity to join big Premier League club can be hard to turn down, but the fact that the player is keen on continuing at self will come as a major boost for the Scottish outfit. It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds.
Manchester United have proven track record when it comes to nurturing young players and they will be hoping to add to the pool of young talent at the club. The 18-year-old would be a quality long-term investment for them as well.
