Tottenham are readying talks to sign Lloyd Kelly on a free transfer and beat competition for the Bournemouth defender ahead of the summer.
Football Insider insists Tottenham are poised to open talks with Lloyd Kelly and his camp over a move to north London in the summer. The 25-year-old defender is available on a free transfer once his Bournemouth deal ends, which has kept a lot of other top clubs on high alert ahead of the summer.
Tottenham are readying Lloyd Kelly talks
Tottenham will enter the summer window with specific requirements, which may also allow them to target another defender. Despite the arrival of Radu Dragusin in January, Ange Postecoglou would love to bring a left-sided centre-back who could also have versatile qualities, such as covering in the left-back role.
Lloyd Kelly certainly fits the bill, and Tottenham will be among his suitors ahead of the summer. The 25-year-old defender will become a free agent in the close season once his Bournemouth deal expires, as he has rejected all offers from the Cherries in the recent period.
Kelly has qualities that have kept many other clubs on high alert, with Tottenham now preparing to open talks with him and his camp ahead of a free move. Spurs are eager to get ahead of the competition to seal an agreement, as the 25-year-old defender can start discussing with other teams from May onwards.
Tottenham hopes to get their key target, as his availability on a free transfer may allow Postecoglou to divert those funds set for a centre-back in other positions. Hence, should the Spurs sign Kelly, it will be a strategic decision allowing them to flex their powers in the transfer window.
Who else are keen on Kelly?
West Ham are reportedly keen, like other clubs like Liverpool, Newcastle and probably some from abroad. Kelly represents a solid defensive option for any club in the long run, which could trigger a transfer tussle of sorts in the summer.
Liverpool are also keen, as they are probably the only top-six club without a left-footed centre back in their ranks. Again, his availability on a free transfer will be seen as a massive incentive by many big clubs battling FFP rules to spend mindfully and bring their top targets.
