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Report: Tottenham and Celtic in the running for defender Dael Fry

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Fry has impressed at Middlesbrough this season, reportedly encouraging Spurs and Celtic to keep an eye on him.

Dael Fry of England U21 during the    match between England U21 v Holland U21 at the Carrow Road on September 6, 2018 in Norwich United Kingdom

TeamTalk have reported that Scottish champions Celtic and Premier League title contenders Tottenham Hotspur are both keeping tabs on Middlesbrough centre-back Dael Fry ahead of the January window.

Fry, 21, has been in and out of the Middlesbrough side this season under Tony Pulis, but has impressed during his 11 Championship appearances for the Teesside club – helping them keep seven clean sheets in that time.

His performances – and ability to play at right-back too – has seen Spurs and Celtic begin to keep an eye on the England Under-21 international. But they are not alone, with Liverpool, Chelsea and Bournemouth also said to be keen.

But the report also states that Fry, who came through the Middlesbrough academy before making his debut in August 2015 under Aitor Karanka, is more than happy at the Riverside.

Indeed, the former Rotherham United loanee only recently signed a new five-year contract to remain at Boro and the report states that Pulis has no intention of selling his up-and-coming defender.

Dael Fry of Middlesbrough during the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Semi Final:Second Leg match between Aston Villa and Middlesbrough at Villa Park on May 15, 2018 in Birmingham, England.

It remains to be seen what price Boro will charge for Fry, though Celtic are in need of a centre-back with Filip Benkovic only on loan and Dedryck Boyata likely to leave in either January or in the summer.

Spurs are also set to lose Toby Alderweireld, though they do have options in Jan Vertonghen, Juan Foyth and Davinson Sanchez. It remains to be seen if Fry’s head will be turned by the interest.

Dael Fry of Middlesbrough FC competes for the ball with Samuel Saiz of Leeds United during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Middlesbrough at Elland Road on August 31,...