Tottenham, Newcastle, and West Ham all on red alert as Bournemouth battle to secure agreement for crucial player.
Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly’s contract is set to expire in June, and Tottenham, Newcastle, and West Ham are all interested in signing him.
TEAMtalk sources have verified that the Cherries have given the 25-year-old a contract extension in the hopes that he will commit to the club for at least another several seasons.
We understand that any new contract signed before the end of the season would include a release clause, and Kelly is not without options for a move.
However, Bournemouth are not confident in tying him down to new terms, therefore the possibility of him departing on a free transfer exists.
TEAMtalk can exclusively reveal that Tottenham, Newcastle, and West Ham are currently the three most likely clubs to sign Kelly at the end of the season.
The versatile defender has made 14 Premier League appearances this season, helping Bournemouth retain two clean sheets.
Kelly’s performances have not gone unnoticed, and he may even be included in England’s squad for the European Championships this year.
Premier League trio target Bournemouth’s Lloyd Kelly
Tottenham have had their eye on Kelly for quite some time. They pondered moving for him in the summer, but finally decided to sign Radu Dragusin instead.
TEAMtalk claims Kelly might yet join Spurs, despite the fact that they have signed several centre-backs in recent windows.
Newcastle have also kept an eye on the defender and have been impressed by his recent displays. Kelly is also a homegrown player, which is a significant advantage for teams looking to compete in Europe next season.
West Ham are also said to be interested in Kelly and believe signing the Bournemouth player on a free transfer would be an excellent deal.
As previously stated, he is on Gareth Southgate’s list of potential England squad members. He is unlikely to feature in the Euros, but he could eventually play for the Three Lions.
Bournemouth is currently working on a new contract for Kelly, but even if they are successful, clubs will continue to want his services.
With that in mind, everything points to the Cherries’ star departing at the conclusion of the season.
