Signing a new defender will therefore be high on Postecoglou’s agenda for January. Son Heung-min’s improved form in front of goal has made acquiring a replacement for Harry Kane less of a necessity, in addition to Brennan Johnson’s arrival in August.
A move for Bournemouth’s Kelly could be the easier of the two potential deals. The former Bristol City man has a contract with the Cherries that ends next June. A bargain cut-price transfer could therefore be a possibility with Bournemouth likely to want to recoup funds for the left-footed defender, as opposed to seeing him leave for free.
Postecoglou is keen to build on the momentum of a fantastic start to the Premier League season. His side are top of the table having gone unbeaten in their opening nine fixtures, and a new defensive addition could even strengthen their hold at the top.
