Journalist Paolo Bargiggia has said on TV Play’s La Domenica Esplosiva (as relayed by Sport Witness) that Tottenham Hotspur are AC Milan’s main competitors for Bournemouth centre-back Lloyd Kelly.
We at Spurs Web have relayed various reports over the last month that have backed Tottenham to reignite their interest in Kelly after missing out on the centre-back in the summer (GiveMeSport).
While the likes of Liverpool (Football Insider) and Arsenal (Tuttosport) are also said to be eyeing a move for the 25-year-old, the most serious interest appears to be coming from Italy, with Juventus and Milan both said to be exploring January moves for the defender (Fabrizio Romano).
The Englishman’s contract at the Vitality Stadium runs out next summer and it was reported a few days ago that the Rossoneri are extremely keen on landing the player and are prepared to wait until next summer to sign him on a free transfer (TMW).
AC Milan to do battle with Spurs for Lloyd Kelly
Bargiggia has now reiterated that a centre-back is at the top of Milan’s wishlist ahead of January and that the Serie A club are expected to push ahead with a move for Kelly.
He suggests that the Cherries would be willing to sell the defender for €18m (£15.7m), given his contract situation.
However, he adds that Stefano Pioli’s men will face ‘very fierce’ competition for the centre-back, with Tottenham ‘above all’.
Spurs Web Opinion
If it is a choice between Milan and Tottenham, one would think that Kelly would much prefer moving to the North London side. The big question is whether Spurs or anyone else is prepared to pay £15m-£20m for a player who has six months left on his contract.