Celtic or Newcastle could sign an ‘exceptional’ talent in Messi-like Sean Moore

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Premier League-linked Sean Moore is proving himself to be a ‘special talent’ as the Celtic, Newcastle United and West Ham target goes from strength to strength at Cliftonville, according to the Irish News. 

Glentoran had not lost in seven games ahead of last weekend’s fixtures. That all changed, however, when they dared enter the lair of arguably the most fearsome beast in Irish football; teen sensation Sean Moore adding Glentoran to his ever-growing list of victims with another exhilarating performance.

The Belfast-born whizzkid only needed a split-second to set himself before lashing a long-range, left-footed piledriver into the visitor’s net on Saturday. If that finish was Lionel Messi-esque – and, yes, comparisons with the World Cup winner have been made – then his second of the day showcased Moore’s potential off both feet, doubling his tally with a fierce right-footed shot. 

“(Moore is a) special talent,” Cliftonville coach Paddy McLaughlin beams. “He’s going to be a star and it’s there for all to see.

“Anybody who’s been watching our games can see that his ability is exceptional. And that’s why he’s been getting so much attention off the pitch.” 

Celtic are in the mix to sign Sean Moore

All eyes have been firmly fixed on Cliftonville’s 6,000-seater Solitude stadium of late. Newcastle and Celtic are just two of the clubs keeping tabs on Moore, per the Daily Mirror and Irish Independent. 

Gerard Lyttle, who has coached Moore at U18 level for Northern Ireland, admitted recently that there had also been ‘an offer’ of around £200,000 from West Ham. More performances like Saturday’s against Glentoran, meanwhile, and Cliftonville would probably need to build another stand in order to house all the scouts clamouring to see Moore in action. 

“Sean is a super kid,” team-mate Colin Coates tells the BBC. “First and foremost, as a kid, he wants to learn and wants to do well. You can see the talent he has got. 

“He’s maybe had a couple of games in the past month or so where he has been quiet. But he’s 17 years old, you are going to have quiet games at that age.

“You saw the quality (vs Glentoran). Both the finishes were first class.

“The first one was with his left foot and the keeper has no chance. You think he is all left-footed but no, he puts one in with his right foot off the inside of the post.”