---
title: "Everton scouting Celtic defender Ralston"
canonical: "https://readeverton.com/everton-scouting-ralston/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Daniel Emery"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2017-09-07T20:23:18Z"
modified: "2017-09-07T20:23:18Z"
---

# Everton scouting Celtic defender Ralston

A[ccording to ESPN](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/3198498/tottenham-and-everton-tracking-celtic-defender-anthony-ralston-sources), Everton are scouting Celtic defender Anthony Ralston.

Tottenham and Everton are both said to be watching over the young defender.

The report claims that a number of [Premier League](https://readpl.com/) sides have been tracking his progress over the summer.

[Tottenham](https://readtottenham.com/) and [Everton](https://readeverton.com/) are the only sides named, however, as they are said to have scouted the defender this week.

Ralston has been on international duty with Scotland’s under-21’s, as he featured in a 2-0 win over Holland this week.

The 18-year-old defender has played seven times for the Celtic first-team, making four appearances so far this season.

He was given the chance to impress in pre-season and is highly thought of at the club.

The report claims that Celtic are very keen to keep hold of him, but are wary of [Premier League](https://readpl.com/) interest.

The defender has already begun training with the senior Scottish national side, with Gordan Strachan seeing him as one for the future.