Liverpool and Arsenal They have reportedly made an 'approach' to sign outgoing Bournemouth star Lloyd Kelly this summer, according to Caught offside.
Despite entering the final months of his current contract, the 25-year-old has not yet decided to sign a renewal with the Cherries. So it seems that the Englishman is willing to leave the Vitality Stadium as a free agent at the end of this season to take the next step in his career.
Therefore, Liverpool and Arsenal seem to be looking to sign him taking advantage of his current situation. According to the report of Caught offsideReds and Gunners are interested in the Bournemouth star and have already made an 'approach' to sign him for free in the pre-season.
However, the report states that Newcastle UnitedEdit They are also interested in signing him and Kelly is leaning towards a move to St James' Park after being convinced by the Magpies' proposal. Thus, Liverpool or Arsenal will have to act quickly to change the Englishman's mind.
Battle
It has been suggested that, with Joel Matip set to leave the club as a free agent this summer, Liverpool are interested in signing a new centre-back as a possible replacement for the African. They are apparently looking to sign a new left-footed centre-back, having been linked with a few names in recent times, including Gonçalo Inácio and Willian Pacho, but Kelly is now emerging as a serious new target.
Elsewhere, Arsenal are reportedly planning to sign a new left defender as Jakub Kiwior has been linked with a departure from the club ahead of the summer window.
Kelly, who stands 6ft 3in tall, is a versatile player as he is comfortable playing in the centre-back position and at left back. He is fast, strong, good in the air, comfortable playing from the back, efficient in defensive contributions and also reads the game well.
The 25-year-old is a talented player and could be a shrewd bargain for Arsenal or Liverpool if either club snaps him up. However, it will be interesting to see whether the north London club or the Merseyside club can beat Newcastle in this race should Kelly eventually leave Bournemouth at the end of this season.
