Manchester United target Celtic starlet Daniel Kelly – Man United transfer news and news

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Manchester United have been linked with 18-year-old Celtic midfielder Daniel Kelly.

United have struggled this season, but they have also been a walking advertisement for the benefits of trusting youth.

The FA Cup Final was the perfect show for two outstanding 19-year-olds, Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho, to cap off two fantastic seasons with a goal each to win the final against Manchester City.

United’s top scorer in all competitions was another youngster, 21-year-old Rasmus Hojlund.

The incredible success of the all-conquering Under-18s and Ethan Wheatley becoming the 250th academy graduate to pull on a United senior shirt were two more feel good factors surrounding the club in spring.

INEOS has made it their mission to find top talent from around the world and they have had some success of late with Australian James Overy and Silva Mexes joining the club this week.

United have also been keen on England starlets such as Chris Rigg, Archie Gray and Baylee Dipepa.

The Glasgow World now reports that “Celtic youngster Daniel Kelly is the subject of interest from English Premier League giants Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.”

“The 18-year-old midfielder has made six senior appearances so far, having made his debut as a substitute in a 5-0 win over Buckie Thistle in a Scottish Cup Fourth Round victory in January . Kelly marked his Championship debut with an assist in a 7-1 demolition of Dundee just over a month later and is seen as a real prospect at Celtic Park.”

Kelly has just six months left on his current deal and could be off Celtic Park for just under £500,000 in training compensation.

However, it is believed that the youngster would prefer to stay at his ‘baby’ club to maintain his development.

However, the Glasgow giants are only willing to offer the player three or four times less wages than clubs like United, so this could certainly open the door for the midfielder’s exit.

He has been described as having an “incredible attitude” by his manager Brendan Rodgers and certainly looks like another exciting prospect for the Red Devils to keep an eye on.

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