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Celtic are always on the lookout for the next big thing. Unfortunately, they do not have a great recent record when it comes to developing youngsters into first-team regulars but the only way to change that is by focusing in that area. And it looks like a highly-rated striker is in the sights of the Hoops right now.

The player we are talking about is Mason Melia. The 17-year-old striker already has more than 50 appearances for St Patrick's Athletic and has scored 10 goals at the senior level as well. Other than that, he has also represented the Republic of Ireland at multiple youth international levels.

That has caught the eye of several teams around Europe. Celtic are amongst them and look like one of the frontrunners in the race to sign the striker.

As reported by the Irish Mirror, Melia has travelled to Celtic amid growing interest in the St Patrick’s Athletic player. His visit to the Scottish champions is believed to have taken place last week. The striker had already made a trip to Tottenham Hotspur before Christmas. Italian side Bologna are also eager to sign him, while there is also interest from the Bundesliga and Belgium.

Tottenham Hotspur-linked striker visits Celtic

It remains to be seen what the future holds for Melia. But considering his visit to Celtic, it certainly looks like the Hoops are in the mix to sign him.

Of course, someone like Melia would not be expected to come in and make an immediate impact. But hopefully, in the long run, he could develop into a key player for the Hoops.

The third striker role at Celtic seems to be up for grabs at the moment. Johnny Kenny impressed in a recent appearance while quite a few players have been linked with a move to Parkhead.

Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham want Celtic's best player

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Ange Postecoglou finds himself in a world of trouble right now. The Australian swapped Celtic for Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2023, merely days after winning a treble with the Hoops. And he made a brilliant start to life in England as the London club were looking like Premier League contenders early in the 23/24 campaign. Injuries would soon take their toll though and they have never rediscovered that form since then.

Tottenham Hotspur are going through some terrible form right now. Postecoglou getting sacked feels like a very real possibility at the moment.

It is worth pointing out though that Tottenham Hotspur are dealing with a long list of injuries right now. It is unlikely that any manager could come in under these circumstances and get them back on track immediately.

Could they end up making additions in January? Time shall tell. And if they do, could that turn out to be one of Celtic's best players?

Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham want Celtic's best player

As reported by TBR Football, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are all looking closely at Nicholas Kuhn. Brentford, Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace have been tracking him since the summer.

Kuhn has been Celtic's best player so far this season. There is no doubt about that. His effectiveness from the wing, both in terms of goals and assists, has been unmatched.

Celtic needed a talisman with Matt O'Riley leaving in the summer to join Brighton & Hove Albion in a Scottish-record move. Not only has Kuhn taken over the mantle but he has also taken things to the next level.

Kuhn's output is one of the key reasons Celtic have been so prolific despite Kyogo's shaky form up front. As a result, the club surely would not want to see the German winger depart anytime soon.

Celtic player linked with Tottenham Hotspur move

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It has now been quite some time since Ange Postecoglou left Celtic in order to join Tottenham Hotspur, merely days after winning a historic treble for the Hoops. Brendan Rodgers replaced him and has already lifted three trophies in his second stint, with the latest being the Scottish League Cup last weekend. On the other hand, the Australian boss continues to search for his first piece of silverware in England.

A lot of Celtic's regular starters were signed during the Postecoglou era. Could the Australian look to reunite with a few of them as he struggles for results at Tottenham Hotspur?

Kyogo Furuhashi and Daizen Maeda have been linked with Tottenham Hotspur in the past without a move materialising. Now, it is Reo Hatate's turn.

As reported by Glasgow World, a journalist who has worked for the likes of the BBC and Sky Sports said while speaking on the Spurs Chat Podcast:

"The last midfielder I’m going to talk about is Reo Hatate.

“He scored one of the penalties in the shootout against Rangers. Ange knows and trusts the player, he does like a goal or two as well. He’s one I could certainly see happening. If Spurs go in with a reasonable transfer fee Celtic will find it hard to keep him."

Celtic player linked with Tottenham Hotspur move

Hatate's performances this season have divided the opinion of fans. On one hand, there is no doubt that on his day, he is one of Celtic's best players. But on the other hand, he has put in some underwhelming displays as well in what has been a stop-start campaign for the Japanese midfielder even though he seems to have put his injury problems behind him.

Then again, Rodgers did drop Hatate from the starting XI in the game against Borussia Dortmund and we all know how that turned out. Celtic lost 7-1 and the Japanese international was one of their best performers when brought on as a substitute.

Hatate has been linked with a move to the Premier League in the past as well. Let's see if it materialises at some point in the future and whether Tottenham Hotspur come calling.