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Tottenham keeping tabs on ‘outstanding’ £13m Radu Dragusin alternative
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a host of defenders over the past few months.
Although Spurs appear to have made the most progress on Radu Dragusin, other names are still doing the rounds.
Lloyd Kelly is another defender Tottenham have reportedly been monitoring, and Sky Sports have now provided an update on the situation.
Dharmesh Sheth and Mark McAdam of Sky Sports News – via the – say the Bournemouth ace is on the radar of several clubs.
‘Free to talk to clubs outside England over a pre-contract agreement’
Although Tottenham “continue to keep an eye on the situation”, Serie A giants Juventus and AC Milan have already spoken to Kelly’s camp.
The 25-year-old’s contract expires at the end of the season, so he can speak to non-English clubs over a pre-contract agreement.
However, Spurs remain in the picture, and the prospect of staying put is also possible, as dialogue is open over a new contract.
“Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly is free to talk to clubs outside England over a pre-contract agreement,” they said.
“Concrete interest remains in the 25-year-old from Juventus and AC Milan with both Italian clubs in talks with Kelly’s representatives over a potential deal.
“Tottenham were interested in signing Kelly in the summer and continue to keep an eye on his situation.
“Staying at Bournemouth, however, has not been ruled out with dialogue open over a new contract.”
Tottenham target Lloyd Kelly has ‘everything he needs to be a top, top player’
Kelly has been superb for the Cherries since his move from Bristol City in the summer of 2019.
Several years ago, Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe – then at Bournemouth – described Kelly as an “” footballer who has ““.
Kelly is also very rapid. As per , he was one of the fastest centre-backs in the Premier League last term, clocking up a top speed of 35.42km/h.
Let’s see what happens in the coming weeks. Tottenham will fancy their chances of getting a deal over the line in January.