Report: Spurs are one of seven English clubs looking at 17-year-old starlet

90 min have claimed that St Patrick’s Athletic expect Tottenham target Sam Curtis to depart the club in January amidst growing interest from the Premier League.

Curtis is widely seen as one of the best young talents in Irish football, with the youngster having nearly two full seasons of senior football under his belt despite being just 17 years of age.

Tottenham’s interest in the right-back came to light earlier month when TEAMtalk reported that the Lilywhites were keeping an eye on the teenager.

However, the outlet suggested that Manchester United and Manchester City were leading the race for the Republic of Ireland Under-21 international, having already made contact over a January deal.

Growing interest in Spurs target Sam Curtis

90 min have now also named Tottenham, Man Utd and Man City among Curtis’ suitors, while also adding that Liverpool are keeping an eye on the youngster.

The interest from England does not end there, with Championship outfits Hull City, Middlesbrough and Leeds United, also said to be monitoring the full-back closely.

It is explained that several of the aforementioned clubs have sent scouts to Ireland to watch Curtis in action this season.

Finally, the report states that St Patrick’s Athletic fully expect Curtis to leave the club during the League of Ireland off-season, which runs until mid-February.

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Over the last few transfer windows, we have seen Spurs shift their recruitment policy towards vying for the best young talent across the world.

So, one would expect the Lilywhites to make the case to Curtis and his entourage that the player’s development would be best served under Postecoglou at Hotspur Way.