Steve Evans confirm Celtic and Everton are both interested in goalkeeper Joe Walsh

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Steve Evans has been quoted by Kent Online as saying that both Celtic and Everton scouts have watched Gillingham goalkeeper Joe Walsh this season – but stated that there have been no bids for the impressive stopper.

Walsh, 17, is quickly developing a reputation as one of the best young goalkeepers in England at the moment. So much so, that Evans has handed the youngster three first-team appearances – all in the EFL Trophy.

The Evening Times claimed back in November that Celtic and Everton were interested, as well as mentioning Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City and RedBull Leipzig are considering a move for the 6ft 3in goalkeeper.

Now, Evans has confirmed scouts from Celtic and Everton have watched Walsh – who faced Tottenham’s Under-23 side last week. He also stated that clubs from overseas have been to study Walsh’s performances.

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“Some of these big clubs will be looking and thinking, because of the homegrown rule as well, they need homegrown players. He is a big asset to us,” Evans said. “We know the people that are coming, it’s not made up.

“Celtic have been here, Everton have been here, overseas clubs, a couple of German clubs saying they are looking at our young goalkeeper. But there is a difference between looking and being prepared to come back and buy someone.”

TBR’s view – Walsh has the potential to become an England goalkeeper

Walsh is a top, top goalkeeper playing well beyond the quality and maturity of a 17-year-old goalkeeper. He has the kind of potential that Joe Hart showed at Shrewsbury Town at a young age, before Manchester City swooped.

He has all the tools necessary to go on and become an England international if he continues to break into Gillingham’s side – hence the interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs. Celtic and Everton have got to move quickly.