Lloyd Kelly to Newcastle transfer and what comes next for Tottenham after missed opportunity
Lloyd Kelly is set to sign a long-term deal with Newcastle United amid interest from Tottenham in signing the Bournemouth player at the end of his contract
Chronicle Live have reported that the former Bristol City man is now on Tyneside and will undergo his medical on Wednesday as well as go through the usual formalities in order to finalise his transfer. Kelly’s switch to Newcastle does represent a missed opportunity for Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham when it comes to signing an experienced left-sided defender on a free transfer.
Spurs are very much in the market for a new centre-back this summer as they look to add to the impressive trio of Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Radu Dragusin. The Lilywhites were left short in the position last term due to Van de Ven’s injury and they need to ensure that is not the case this time around, especially with the addition of Europa League football to their schedule.
football.london reported on Monday that Stuttgart’s Hiroki Ito and Murillo of Nottingham Forest are among a number of potential centre-back options they have scouted. However, Tottenham will only move for a defender once
