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KOP AND SPURS KEEN ON KIAN

Tottenham and Liverpool interested in Crystal Palace whizkid Kian Flanagan

Irish 17-year-old is already playing for the Eagles' Under-23s and was eyed by Chelsea and Manchester United two years ago

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CRYSTAL PALACE whizkid Kian Flanagan has attracted interest from Tottenham and Liverpool.

The midfielder, 17, has caught the eye of scouts by playing in the Under-23s instead of his Academy.

 Much-wanted Kian Flanagan plays for Palace Under-23s despite being just 17
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Much-wanted Kian Flanagan plays for Palace Under-23s despite being just 17Credit: Reuters

His progress has meant a call-up to the Republic of Ireland Under-18 squad earlier this season, and he has also trained with the first-team at Palace.


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Liverpool, along with Chelsea and Manchester United, were among the teams looking at him two years ago when he emerged as a huge Academy talent.

The teenager chose to stay at Selhurst Park for a better chance of breaking into the first team.

But his performances have sparked interest in rival clubs in taking the youngster before he pushes himself into Sam Allardyce's plans.

 Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is looking for young talent and Kian Flanagan is on his radar
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Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is looking for young talent and Kian Flanagan is on his radarCredit: Getty Images
 Mauricio Pochettino has seen Tottenham thrive with British-produced talent
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Mauricio Pochettino has seen Tottenham thrive with British-produced talentCredit: Rex Features
 Palace chief Sam Allardyce has yet to give midfielder Kian Flanagan his debut
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Palace chief Sam Allardyce has yet to give midfielder Kian Flanagan his debutCredit: Rex Features
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