Celtic are reportedly looking to add a fourth striker to rival Kyogo Furuhashi, Adam Idah, and Johnny Kenny.
Mason Melia, who currently plays for League of Ireland side St Patrick’s Athletic, is also being monitored by Tottenham Hotspur and former Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou, according to The Sun.
However, a move for the Irish striker, who is just 17 years old, would not be possible for at least another year due to Brexit regulations.
With Melia not turning 18 until September, he must wait until after his 18th birthday before he could join another team in the UK, such as Celtic or Spurs.
Melia made history in 2023, becoming the youngest goal scorer in League of Ireland history.
Coming off the bench against UCD, he netted at 15 years and 281 days old.
Celtic may look to complete a deal this month, with the transfer being completed in a year’s time.
However, with Johnny Kenny recently returning to the Hoops after a hugely successful loan spell at League of Ireland rivals Shamrock Rovers, Kenny is set to compete with Kyogo and Idah for a starting place, making a move for Melia one for the future.
