{"id":466234,"date":"2019-06-24T14:55:37","date_gmt":"2019-06-24T18:55:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=466234"},"modified":"2021-03-17T19:12:00","modified_gmt":"2021-03-17T23:12:00","slug":"west-bromwich-albions-rekeem-harper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2019\/06\/24\/west-bromwich-albions-rekeem-harper\/","title":{"rendered":"European Giants Reportedly Keen on West Bromwich Albion\u2019s Rekeem Harper"},"content":{"rendered":"

West Bromwich Albion<\/a>\u2019s Rekeem Harper has become the subject of speculation linking him with a move away from the Midlands club. The teenager is out of contract this summer with three of Europe\u2019s big guns emerging as contenders for his signature. Tottenham Hotspur<\/a>, Liverpool<\/a> and Juventus<\/a> are all reported to be interested in the midfielder, according to Liam Prenderville of The Mirror<\/a>.<\/p>\n

European Giants Keen on Rekeem Harper<\/h1>\n

Academy Graduate<\/h2>\n

Rekeem Harper could be about to leave West Bromwich Albion having not yet committed his future to the club. An improved contract has been tabled by West Brom but Harper isn\u2019t rushing to sign, rather choosing to weigh up his options.<\/p>\n

Champions League finalists Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur and Italian champions Juventus are reportedly keen on Harper after an impressive season. He featured in 23 of West Brom\u2019s games last campaign after breaking into the side under Darren Moore, scoring once.<\/p>\n

Harper is amongst a group of West Brom academy graduates<\/a> integrated into the first team last season. Along with fellow midfielders Sam Field and Kyle Edwards, Harper established himself as first-team regular. With impressive performances alongside veterans such as Chris Brunt and Gareth Barry, Harper quickly gained plaudits from many around The Hawthorns.<\/p>\n

Added Interest\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Speculation surrounding Harper began some weeks ago as it seemed that Scottish champions Celtic were interested in the teenager, according to Birmingham Live’s<\/a> Joseph Chapman. Celtic manager Neil Lennon was in attendance at The Hawthorns for the Championship play-off semi-final to observe Harper in action.<\/p>\n

Celtic\u2019s recent \u00a33.25 million acquisition of fellow teenage midfielder David Turnbull from Motherwell has cast doubt over an official approach. For now, Harper remains on their radar, adding the Scottish champions to the growing list of interested parties.<\/p>\n

Bili\u0107 Talks\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

West Bromwich Albion are desperate to hold on to one of their most promising young players. However, there\u2019s not much more they can do. An improved offer is on the table for Harper but they are being made to sweat it out as Harper looks around. Albion\u2019s final attempt to persuade him to stay will play out this week as Slaven Bili\u0107<\/a> arrives.<\/p>\n

Bili\u0107 is set to hold talks with Harper this week in an attempt to retain his services. Realistically, West Bromwich Albion is the best place for Harper being the most likely side to offer first team football. However, with such head-turning options showing their interest in the teenager. The Baggies should begin preparing for life without Rekeem Harper.<\/p>\n

Main Photo<\/p>\n

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