Report: Another Celtic prospect attracting English January transfer interest

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Celtic youngster Ewan Otoo is reportedly the latest Hoops prospect to receive interest from English clubs, such as Aston Villa and Fulham.

Earlier today, it was reported that Bosun Lawal was being tracked ahead of the January transfer window, with Brentford being one of three clubs interested.

And his regular central defensive partner with the Celtic B side, Ewan Otoo, appears to be next in line to attract the attention of clubs.

According to a report from Mail Sport, the versatile 20-year-old is being watched by teams south of the border, such as Aston Villa, Fulham and Burnley.

Otoo has been part of the Hoops academy set up for several years, and he has risen through the ranks into the Celtic B side.

The youngster has plenty of playing experience, having featured for Scottish League One side Clyde during the 2020/21 season.

He also captained Tommy McIntyre’s B side at the start of the last campaign in the fifth tier of Scottish Football. However, a serious injury ruled him out for the majority of the season.

He has since returned from injury and features regularly in defence and midfield whilst working under the coaching duo of Stephen McManus and Darren O’Dea.

Otoo’s current contract at Parkhead runs until the summer of 2024, and clubs south of the border appear to be lining up potential moves as he approaches the final 18 months of his deal in January.

One of the interested clubs, Fulham, were given a closer look at the young player when the Bhoys B team were involved in a fixture against the London side’s academy a few months ago.

The English Premier League side clearly weren’t put off by the fact Otoo was sent off in the game, with those at the fixture claiming his dismissal in the 4-2 loss was harsh.

From next season, Otoo won’t be eligible to feature for the Celtic B side, should they still be playing in the Lowland League. So, the club may have a choice on their hands regarding what the next step is.

The most likely option seems like a loan move, given the success of his time spent at Broadwood.

But, should transfer interest arrive for the defender in the January window, a permanent exit may be on the cards for the Celtic academy hopeful.

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