Tottenham Hotspur get Lloyd Kelly transfer update after £20m summer bid
Tottenham Hotspur have made a big move in the summer transfer window with a £20m bid for versatile Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly. This eleventh-hour approach signaled Spurs’ intention to strengthen their defense, especially after the departure of key players such as Davinson Sanchez, Eric Dier, Japhet Tanganga and Sergio Reguilon.
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola acknowledged the circumstances surrounding Kelly, but stressed the player’s importance to the team. Speaking ahead of Bournemouth’s clash with Brentford, Iraola said via football.london:
Tottenham Hotspur have made a big move in the summer transfer window with a £20m bid for versatile Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly. This eleventh-hour approach signaled Spurs’ intention to strengthen their defense, especially after the departure of key players such as Davinson Sanchez, Eric Dier, Japhet Tanganga and Sergio Reguilon. Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola acknowledged the circumstances surrounding Kelly, but stressed the player’s importance to the team. Speaking ahead of Bournemouth’s clash with Brentford, Iraola said via football.london:
Lloyd Kelly had previously been a target for Tottenham before he made the move to the South Coast from Bristol City in 2019. During his time at Bournemouth, he has made 119 appearances and played a pivotal role in their successful promotion season under Scott Parker in 2021/22. However, he faced significant periods of injury during the last campaign.
Tottenham get Lloyd Kelly transfer update after £20m deadline day bid.
However, even in the scenario that Kelly joins the Lilywhites in the near future, Spurs will have a selection dilemma given Destiny Udogie’s performances in the backline.
Adding to that though, Spurs’ ambition to strengthen their defensive options. Speaking of how he would add to our squad, Kelly is a versatile player as his manager recalls. Capable of putting a shift as either a centre-back or a left-back, this breed of multi-faceted defenders is a growing crop in the Premier League.
While the late bid for Kelly underscores Tottenham’s commitment to strengthening their squad, it remains to be seen whether the move will materialise.
As the winter transfer window comes about, Spurs fans will be eagerly awaiting news of whether the deal for Lloyd Kelly comes to fruition.
