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Celtic Battles for Irish Teen Sensation
21 Jan
Summary
- Celtic is actively pursuing Irish defender Vinnie Leonard.
- Premier League clubs like Palace and Brighton also want Leonard.
- Norwich City, under Philippe Clement, is another contender.
Scottish giants Celtic are reportedly pushing hard to secure the signing of Vinnie Leonard, a 17-year-old Irish centre-back. The talented teenager has garnered considerable attention following his performances for his club, Dundalk, and on the international stage, including representing Ireland in the Under-17 World Cup.
Celtic faces stiff competition from several Premier League clubs, including Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion, who are also keen on acquiring Leonard's services. Norwich City, managed by former Rangers boss Philippe Clement, has also emerged as a contender in the Championship.
While there were rumors of Leonard having already chosen Brighton, these have been refuted. Celtic's pursuit is being actively championed, with former director Paul Tisdale also having expressed interest. It remains to be seen if Celtic can persuade the young defender to move to Scotland over the offers from English clubs.
