HITC have revealed that Newcastle United have moved to the front of the queue ahead of Tottenham Hotspur in the race for Bournemouth defender Llyod Kelly.
Multiple sources have indicated that Tottenham Hotspur are likely to enhance their center-back choices in the upcoming transfer window, with Lloyd Kelly reportedly being considered.
Alasdair Gold from Football.London recently asserted that the Bournemouth defender, whose contract expires in June, is among the players targeted by manager Ange Postecoglou.
Newcastle now favourites to sign Lloyd Kelly
HITC has corroborated Tottenham’s pursuit of Kelly, highlighting additional interest from Liverpool, AC Milan, and Juventus in securing the versatile defender, capable of playing as a center-back or left-back.
Nonetheless, Newcastle has surged as the frontrunners in acquiring the Bournemouth star, with reports suggesting that the Magpies have intensified their pursuit.
Eddie Howe, the Newcastle manager, is reportedly eager to bolster his defensive options, and negotiations with the English defender are said to be nearing completion.