According to a report by Football Insider, Tottenham and chairman Daniel Levy remain keen on Wigan Athletic attacker Kyle Joseph but Scottish giants Celtic having offered him a pre-contract in an attempt to fend off the Lilywhites. 

It has been reported recently that Tottenham have been keeping tabs on Joseph ahead of the summer window, with Football Insider claiming last week that former Spurs boss David Pleat is actively monitoring the forward as a club consultant.

Tottenham remain keen on Joseph despite tabled Celtic offer

Tottenham have apparently been compiling a dossier on Joseph as they plot a swoop - with a development now emerging that rivals in the race Celtic have attempted to swoop in first.

Indeed, the Hoops have offered the 19-year-old a pre-contract in a ploy to fend off Spurs according to this report - who are their most notable competitors for Joseph.

However, in a glimmer of hope for the Lilywhites, Football Insider also claim that Celtic definitely haven't sealed his signing and Tottenham remain keen - as well as fellow Glasgow giants Rangers.

Transfer Tavern take

Despite currently being out with a back injury, Joseph has shone for the Latics this season - described by Wigan Observer journalist Paul Kendrick as a 'shining light' from their academy.

He only made his debut in October but still managed five strikes in 14 appearances for Leam Richardson's side before being sidelined.

If Spurs can eventually beat the likes of Celtic and Rangers to his signature, they could debatably have another talent on their hands alongside their growing crop of promising youngsters.

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