kerr smith
Report: Club ready to sell defender amid interest from Celtic and Leeds
Dundee United are set to cash in on defender Kerr Smith before the summer transfer window shuts amid interests from Celtic and Leeds United. According to The Scottish Sun, both clubs are monitoring the situation, with Southampton, Crystal Palace and Leicester City also monitoring the 16-year-old. Despite his age, Smith has made two senior-team appearances this term having made his debut last season, and is regarded as one of Scottish football’s top young talents. Dundee Utd have knocked back two bids from Southampton, but are very much open to selling their academy graduate before the end of the month. Sportslens View The Sun’s Alan Nixon reported back in May that Aston Villa, Manchester United and Liverpool are also looking at the youngster, and he definitely has something in him to have ...
New name linked as report claims Leeds now eyeing bargain £500k swoop for centre-back
Leeds are keen to sign Dundee United defender Kerr Smith this summer, according to a report from the Daily Record. The young centre-back is just 16 but is incredibly highly rated in Scotland. He has already made seven appearances for the senior team. Smith has already been given trials with Chelsea and Manchester United [The Courier]. Given his age, he could leave for just £500k this summer, according to the Daily Record. Leeds chasing Kerr Smith Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa is keen to bring the Scottish teenager to Elland Road. Local Leeds website MOT Leeds News claims that one of Bielsa’s main priorities this summer is to reinforce the academy. Given how much interest there is in Smith, signing him would be a big statement for the future from Leeds. A cultured young central ...
