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title: "Celtic: Mitchel Frame close to professional deal"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2022-03-23T14:35:06Z"
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# Celtic: Mitchel Frame close to professional deal

**Celtic are closing in on a long-term deal for defender Mitchel Frame after fending off interest from Crystal Palace, [The Daily Record](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/daniel-kelly-set-celtic-long-26533456) report.**

### The Lowdown: Palace’s offer

Frame turned 16 back in [January](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mitchel-frame/profil/spieler/948938) and currently plies his trade with Celtic’s U17 side. He was a wanted man back in the winter window, with Crystal Palace one of three Premier League sides to offer him a [three-year](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/celtic-starlet-mitchel-frame-wanted-22783331) professional contract.

[Celtic updates!!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/celtic-updates-23/)

The teenager is [regarded](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/celtic-starlet-mitchel-frame-wanted-22783331) as one of Celtic’s best talents coming through the academy, and it seems as if he is set to commit his future to the Hoops instead of pursuing a move south.

### The Latest: Scott Burns’ claim

Scott Burns shared a story on [The Daily Record](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/daniel-kelly-set-celtic-long-26533456) on Tuesday evening, claiming that Celtic are close to completing a long-term deal for Frame.

The reliable reporter labelled it as a major boost for the club, with playmaker Daniel Kelly also on the verge of penning professional terms.

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### The Verdict: Good news

Celtic have lost a number of young talents in recent years, with winger [Ben Doak](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ben-doak-close-liverpool-move-23442808) set to join that list as he closes in on a move to Liverpool.

Therefore, this update on Frame is a welcome one, especially as the likes of [Tottenham and Wolves](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/celtic-starlet-mitchel-frame-wanted-22783331) offered him terms at the beginning of 2022 and [Newcastle and Manchester City](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/daniel-kelly-set-celtic-long-26533456) are just the latest clubs to be name-checked with an interest.

Hopefully, the Hoops have a new Kieran Tierney on their hands when it comes to left-back Frame, and it appears as if fans should keep their eyes peeled for an announcement later this week.

***In other news: [‘Unfortunately…’ – Journalist gutted ‘for Celtic’ as more exit news emerges from Parkhead.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/ben-boak-liverpool-latest-celtic-money-england/)***