Tottenham Hotspur 'in pole position' to sign Irish wonderkid Mason Meliá
Tottenham they are looking to succeed Arsenal sign teenage wonder Mason Melia from Irish team St Patrick's Athletic, according to team talk.
Meliá has impressed in youth football in the League of Ireland Premier Division. He set the record for the youngest debutant and youngest goalscorer in Irish League history at just 17, and his performances have now sparked the interest of a host of top European clubs, including Tottenham and Arsenal.
According team talkSpurs view the Irish Under-21 star as a top prospect and look to overtake North London rivals Arsenal to secure an early transfer of the talented teenage striker.
Other first division giants including city of manchester, manchester unitedand Chelsea They have also shown interest in the Irish star, but Tottenham are reportedly “in pole position” to sign the centre-forward.
The report adds that Spurs are looking to add Melia to bolster their attack, a position that may undergo changes as Ange Postecoglou is reportedly unimpressed with Timo Werner, while Dejan Kulusevski is attracting interest from AC Milan.
With a contract at Richmond Park running until the summer of 2026, the Red Army are expected to secure a substantial fee for the youngster, well in excess of their €100,000 (£84,000). Transfer market valuation.
Will Melia join Spurs' extraordinary talent pool?
Tottenham's transfer strategy over the last two seasons has involved not only acquiring quality players to strengthen the first team but also investing in promising young talent to nurture them for both the present and the future.
Some of the notable young talents signed by the club include Alejo Véliz, an Argentine U20 international, who was acquired from Rosario Central in Argentina. Additionally, the club secured the services of 18-year-old centre-back Ashley Philips from Championship side Blackburn Rovers last summer.
Additionally, Tottenham have a pre-existing deal for Luka Vuskovic, a Croatian under-17 international from Hajduk Split. The talented 16-year-old centre-back is scheduled to officially join the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when he turns 18.
The 18-year-old trio of Archie Gray, Min-hyeok Yang and Lucas Bergvall were also signed by the club, with Yang remaining at his current team, Gangwon FC, for the remainder of the season.
Signing Meliá would mean another bold statement of intent from Tottenham if they are able to beat the likes of Arsenal and other Premier League rivals to his signature.
