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title: "Celtic: Hoops tracking Killian Phillips"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Celtic News"
published: "2021-09-02T16:04:49Z"
modified: "2021-09-02T16:04:49Z"
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# Celtic: Hoops tracking Killian Phillips

**Celtic are tracking Drogheda United midfielder Killian Phillips, according to [The Irish Independent’s Daniel McDonnell](https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/celtic-weighing-up-move-for-sligo-rovers-teenage-striker-johnny-kenny-40808612.html).**

### The Lowdown: Phillips profiled

Phillips is 19 years of age and joined his current employers [earlier this year](https://droghedaunited.ie/killian-phillips-signs-for-the-first-team/).

Described as a [versatile midfielder](https://droghedaunited.ie/killian-phillips-signs-for-the-first-team/), the teenager is out of contract with Drogheda at the end of 2021, as per [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/killian-phillips/profil/spieler/801420).

He’s made [20](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/killian-phillips/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/801420) appearances for the Irish side, scoring [once](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/killian-phillips/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/801420) and registering [one](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/killian-phillips/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/801420) assist, and it seems as if he is catching Celtic’s eye.

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### The Latest: Celtic interest

[McDonnell](https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/celtic-weighing-up-move-for-sligo-rovers-teenage-striker-johnny-kenny-40808612.html) shared a story on Wednesday lunchtime regarding Celtic’s interest in Sligo Rovers forward Johnny Kenny.

Within his [report](https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/celtic-weighing-up-move-for-sligo-rovers-teenage-striker-johnny-kenny-40808612.html), McDonnell claimed the Hoops will watch Kenny in action on Friday against Drogheda before sharing Celtic’s interest in Phillips.

Phillips is attracting attention from overseas, seemingly Celtic, with his long-term future on the pitch [reportedly](https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/celtic-weighing-up-move-for-sligo-rovers-teenage-striker-johnny-kenny-40808612.html) viewed as a centre-back rather than a midfielder.

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### The Verdict: Another Scales?

[Liam Scales](https://www.celticfc.com/news/2021/august/Celtic-reach-agreement-to-sign-Liam-Scales/) made the move from Ireland to Scotland this summer, and it appears as if Phillips could well follow suit down the line.

Celtic saw Scales’ versatility as [crucial](https://theathletic.co.uk/2782217/2021/08/24/where-celtic-need-to-strengthen-to-support-the-fine-start-to-the-postecoglou-era/?article_source=search&search_query=kieran%20devlin) when bringing him to Parkhead, so Phillips’ ability to play in both midfield and in defence could work in his favour.

He may well have the chance to impress Celtic officials live on Friday during their scouting trip to watch Kenny, and who knows, should he do just that, a cut-price move in the New Year could well be on the cards.

[***In other news: Celtic source shares transfer news different to Sky Sports claim; good news for McKay and Ange.***](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-transfer-rumours/celtic-source-shares-odsonne-edouard-fee/)