Daniel Kelly rejects ‘lucrative’ Celtic offer to join Millwall – sources
Celtic midfielder Daniel Kelly has rejected a “lucrative” Celtic contract offer to join Millwall, sources have told Football Insider.
The 18-year-old is heading south of the border after opting not to extend with the Glasgow giants, where his current deal was due to expire on 31st December.
Kelly has been free to speak to clubs outside Scotland this summer, and Millwall boss Neil Harris confirmed that the midfielder has agreed a deal to join the English Championship club on 1st January.
Kelly has signed a pre-contract with the Londoners that will be converted into a long-term contract in the new year.
The midfielder will then be able to join Millwall for the second half of the season, bolstering Harris’ options.
Kelly has reportedly been frozen out of Brendan Rodgers’ first-team squad and will play in the Lowland League with the B team until his deal expires.
Celtic will lose out on a promising player in Daniel Kelly
Kelly has already showcased his quality this season in the Lowland League, scoring two goals and providing one assist in the opening four matches.
The promising teenager has made six appearances for Celtic’s first team and did notch one goal.
His versatility will be a blow to Rodgers, as he can play defensively and in a more attacking midfield role.
Another player Celtic could lose in this transfer window is Matt O’Riley, who has been heavily in demand.
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