Scott Burns: Key update now emerges on Celtic defender after Crystal Palace's three-year offer

Celtic are closing in on a long-term deal for defender Mitchel Frame after fending off interest from Crystal Palace, The Daily Record report.

Frame turned 16 back in January 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 professional contract.

The teenager is regarded 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.

Scott Burns shared a story on The Daily Record 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.

Celtic have lost a number of young talents in recent years, with winger Ben Doak 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 offered him terms at the beginning of 2022 and Newcastle and Manchester City 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.

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