Tottenham have reportedly submitted a bid for Irish teenager Mason Melia from St Patrick Athletic as they hope to beat the competition.
According to reports via Lillywhite Rose, Tottenham have reportedly made a bid for Irish sensation Mason Melia as they hope to get ahead in the race for the teenager. Spurs have maintained an interest in the St Patrick Athletic star, although he can leave only when he turns 18, which will be next year.
Tottenham are going ahead with their plans to bring some of the most exciting youngsters who are closer to the first team than the youth sides. The north Londoners have made some important additions in terms of young talents over the last few seasons, and in the previous six months, they might have added two first-team teenagers.
They beat Barcelona’s competition for Swedish teenager Lucas Bergvall, for whom they paid an important price to sign him from Djurgarden. Similarly, they invested heavily in Leeds United teenager Archie Gray, with the two teenagers primed to be the future of Tottenham’s midfield in the coming seasons.
Now, they are in the process of securing the signature of one other sensation, Mason Melia. The Irish teenager has performed admirably, with many Premier League sides showing an interest prior to the summer, although there’s an important aspect that might have seen them back away.
Everton was also keen before the summer window, but going by the rules, Melia would only be allowed to leave Ireland once he turned 18. His birthday falls on September 6, which might even prevent him from leaving St Patrick’s Athletic next summer, as January 2026 will be the closest time he could leave Ireland.
Tottenham make Melia bid
Tottenham has reportedly made an offer for the 17-year-old Irish attacking sensation ahead of their rivals, although the details of the offer are under wraps. This could be a big deal for Spurs, especially in the race for the teenager, as other clubs are sniffing around.
Meanwhile, there’s no agreement between the clubs for the teenager, although there’s a level of confidence that an agreement could be stuck. With the 17-year-old Irish attacking sensation, Tottenham would have a group of talented teenagers ready for future first-team football.
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On Tuesday evening, England U21s were in action against Azerbaijan at Bristol City’s Ashton Gate, having secured qualification for the Euros since their last game, with other results guaranteeing them a place as one of the best runner ups in a worst case scenario.
For this game, Archie Gray played in midfield for the first time for any side since he played for Leeds United in the Championship last season, partnering Elliot Anderson in a midfield two for this game. Dane Scarlett was named amongst those on the bench. Rumoured Spurs target Jamie Gittens started as a left-wing back.
England would race into the lead, scoring after just two minutes, before doubling their lead after 27 minutes, and going into the break with a two goal lead.
Just ten minutes into the second half, and it was 3-0. Five minutes later, Scarlett replaced the aforementioned Gittens to give him half an hour of game time.
With twenty minutes left, an own goal made it 4-0 to England. Straight after, and Gray was part of a triple sub, making way for Jack Hinshelwood.
Elliot Anderson then made it 5-0, before Scarlett got a much needed goal for his confidence five minutes from time to make it 6-0. He wasn’t done there, however, as just as the clock hit 90, he set up Omari Hutchinson to make it 7-0 and put the gloss on the victory.
Even though England’s qualification was secured, there was a nice cherry on the cake of a fantastic evening, as due to Ukraine’s draw with Serbia, the three lions finished the qualification campaign as group winners, picking up 25 points from their 10 games.
Just a fantastic night all round, and really really happy for Scarlett who has been enduring a difficult time at club level for a while now. This goal will do him the world of good.
