Celtic 'interest' in Motherwell star doesn't surprise Fir Park boss

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Stuart Kettlewell insists he’s in the dark over a Celtic move in Liam Kelly – but wouldn’t be surprised if the Motherwell keeper attracted interest.Reports suggest Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers is keen on the 28-year-old as first-choice keeper Joe Hart retires this summer, while understudy Benji Siegrist will leave in search of first-team football.Kelly, 28, is out of contract this summer and comes without a fee, while boosting Celtic’s homegrown players as they head into Europe.Kettlewell says he’s unaware of interest from Parkhead, wants to keep Kelly at Fir Park, but understands he might not be able to, especially if the keeper is involved with Scotland at Euro 2024.The Motherwell boss said: “That’s certainly nothing that I’ve spoken to Liam about, and I generally speak to him on a daily basis.“I’ve trusted Liam, and rightfully so.

You look at his performances, the numbers he bashes out every season, you look at his availability, his leadership, all these different things, how good a goalkeeper he is, not just with his feet but with his hands as well, and I think he’s top drawer.“What wouldn’t surprise me is a goalkeeper of his stature and standing, attracting interest, but Liam would be somebody that I would love to keep at the club.“There are a number of factors that come into that.

It could be a big summer for him, potentially, as well, and we obviously need to wait and see how that goes.“But certainly interest from other clubs isn’t something that has been on the agenda with us.”Kettlewell says he has spoken to Kelly about a new contract, alongside some others.He said: “I’ve spoken to a large number of players about the situation, moving forward.