Deal Close: Celtic winning race to sign world-class 15 year and 281 days striker

Celtic and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing St Patrick’s Athletic striker Mason Melia. The 17-year-old Irish striker has been making waves in the League of Ireland, becoming the youngest goalscorer in the league’s history at just 15 years and 281 days old.

According to the Sun, Melia prefers to join Tottenham Hotspur over Celtic, despite the Scottish club’s interest in acquiring his services. Tottenham had previously tabled a £1 million bid for Melia, which was rejected by St Patrick’s Athletic.

However, due to Brexit rules, Melia cannot join a British club until January 2026, when he turns 18. This means that any deal for Melia would have to be set up this month, with the transfer being completed in a year’s time.

Other clubs, including Eintracht Frankfurt and Genk, are also interested in signing Melia, and they may be able to sign him this month as he holds an EU passport.

Celtic sees Melia as a potential future star, and the club is keen to sign him. However, with Melia preferring to join Tottenham, it remains to be seen whether Celtic can persuade him to choose Parkhead over the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Melia’s impressive performances for St Patrick’s Athletic have caught the attention of several top clubs, and it’s clear that he has a bright future ahead of him. The Irish striker has already made a name for himself in the League of Ireland, and it’s likely that he will continue to attract interest from top clubs in the coming months.

Tottenham’s interest in Melia is understandable, given the club’s reputation for developing young talent. The North London club has a strong track record of bringing through young players from its academy, and Melia may see Tottenham as an attractive option for his development.

However, Celtic also has a strong reputation for developing young talent, and the club may be able to offer Melia a more immediate path to first-team football. The Scottish club has a history of giving young players a chance, and Melia may be attracted to the prospect of playing regular football at Celtic Park.

Ultimately, the decision will come down to Melia and what he feels is best for his career. With several top clubs interested in his services, he will have a difficult decision to make.

In the meantime, St Patrick