Aberdeen wonderkid eyed by Man City and Spurs ahead of next summer with scouts keeping track of teenager's performances

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Manchester City and Tottenham are reportedly interested in signing a rising Aberdeen star next summer.

WHAT HAPPENED?

According to TEAMtalk, City and Tottenham are keeping tabs on Aberdeen academy star Cooper Masson. The 16-year-old is currently out on loan at Scottish second-tier side Kelty Hearts, where he has impressed from the off.

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THE BIGGER PICTURE

The report adds that speculation over a move to one of the Premier League sides is likely to grow next summer. The 16-year-old is enjoying his first loan spell in senior football and has made eight appearances in all competitions for Kelty to date.

DID YOU KNOW?

The young midfielder, who has played in central midfield, defensive midfield, and attacking midfield this season, was called up to Scotland's Under-19 squad for the Slovenia Nations Cup late last month. 

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WHAT NEXT?

Masson, whose energy and passing range have reportedly caught the eye of the Premier League giants, could feature for Kelty on Saturday when they host Stenhousemuir in Scottish League One action.