Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly 'remain interested' in signing AFC Bournemouth star Lloyd Kelly, according to Soccer insider information.
New Lilywhites coach Ange Postecoglou wanted to strengthen the defense by signing two new defenders last summer. Micky van de Ven and Kelly were apparently the Australian coach's two main targets.
However, although Spurs secured the signing of Van de Ven from VfL Wolfsburg, they were unable to sign the Bournemouth star before the deadline.
The north London club once again looked to bolster their defense in the recently concluded winter window and snapped up Radu Dragusin from Genoa in a £26m deal.
However, according to the report Soccer insider informationAlthough Tottenham did not seek to sign Kelly last month, they are “remain interested” in securing his signature and could formalize their interest next summer.
Kelly to Tottenham
The report further claims that despite entering the final six months of his current contract, Kelly has rejected multiple offers from the Cherries to extend his contract at the Vitality Stadium as he is interested in leaving to take the next step in his career. . Thus, Tottenham could get his service for free next summer.
However, Soccer insider information claims that luring the 25-year-old to the newly renovated White Hart Lane will not be easy for Postecoglou's team, with AC Milan, Juventus and several Bundesliga clubs also planning a raid for him.
Kelly is a versatile player as he has center back traits, but can also play in the left back position. Postecoglou likes to deploy a left-footed defender on the left side of the defense, but he has no other option than Van de Ven.
Although Ben Davies can play that role and did very well amid the Dutchman's absence through injury this season, he is more suited to playing in the left-back position. Spurs would therefore be better off signing a new left-footed defender to support Van de Ven and Kelly could be a shrewd signing.
The Englishman, who stands 6ft 3ins tall, is a talented player and signing a player of his qualities for free would be a great deal if the north London club were to acquire his services.
However, it will be interesting to see if Tottenham will ultimately decide to take a concrete approach to signing Kelly next summer to bolster their defensive line.
