Celtic to rival City, Tottenham and Everton in race for Joe Walsh

Celtic reportedly face competition from Manchester City, Everton and Tottenham in the race to sign Gillingham goalkeeper Joe Walsh.

According to the Evening Times, the Premier League trio have all shown an interest in Walsh, while Celtic are also keeping an eye on the 17-year-old.

Walsh impressed Spurs’ scouts in the EFL Trophy earlier this week, keeping a clean sheet in a 2-0 victory against their Under-23 side.

The teenager is also said to be on Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig’s radar, as interest heats up in the 6ft 4in ‘keeper. 

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Celtic may have to act quickly if they want to sign Walsh, given the growing interest in the shot-stopper.

The Hoops have reportedly scouted the 17-year-old previously this season, while his good performance against Spurs’ U23’s is said to have alerted their attention to him as well.

Walsh would add to the growing list of exciting young players at Parkhead if he did make a move to Celtic, and if Nick Hammond’s work in the summer is anything to go by, then he could be a fine prospect to keep an eye on.