Celtic manager Martin O’Neill was in attendance for a match involving a Tottenham youngster, who has scored eight goals during his loan spell in the Championship, with interest building in the 21-year-old.Not every loan spell for Tottenham Hotspur stars has been successful, with many fans of the Lilywhites not too pleased with Yang Min-hyeok’s development at Coventry.However, while the Korean struggles, other Tottenham stars have impressed while away from Hotspur Way, including Alfie Devine.The attacking midfielder has managed eight goals in the Championship this season with Preston, with Devine even grabbing a brace against Stoke City.Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty ImagesTottenham youngster Alfie Devine watched by Martin O’Neill amid Celtic interestFootball Insider is now reporting that Alfie Devine is being scouted by Celtic, with Martin O’Neill spotted in attendance at Preston vs QPR.Tottenham already have one of their youngsters, Mikey Moore, doing well in Scotland this season, and it appears Celtic is looking to land a Spurs talent of their own. Devine did not score against QPR, but he put in a solid display, registering a 7.1 FotMob rating after providing an assist in his side’s 1-1 draw.StatValueTouches47Minutes played90Assists1Accurate passes24/32 (75%)Chances created2Ground duels won3/5 (60%)Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, Pete O’Rourke outlined why Martin O’Neill was in attendance and identified Alfie Devine as a player of interest ahead of a potential summer move.He said: “It was interesting that Martin O’Neill was there watching, I am sure he was watching a number of players.“From what I am hearing, it might have been Alfie Devine, the young midfielder who is having a very good season for Preston in midfield, on loan from Tottenham.“He was somebody that O’Neill was casting an eye over ahead of a potential summer move and for Devine, but again, it would be a hard deal to do.“It will be interesting to see what Spurs have got planned for Devine after a successful season on loan at Preston.”Spurs face growing Alfie Devine interest as transfer decision loomsWhile Celtic continue to monitor the 21-year-old, competition for Devine is only increasing, with Premier League clubs also interested, which is no surprise given his displays this campaign.Preston does have an edge in the race for the Spurs man, as they have the option to buy Devine permanently this summer for just £4.5m, with the clause added in their loan deal.However, that does not make it a guarantee that they will secure his services. Alasdair Gold has since revealed why Devine might not join Preston, one reason being that the 21-year-old will have to be fully on board with a move for a deal to go through, while Preston will be spending a significant amount, one they have never spent, if they are to sign him.READ MORE: ‘Sky is the limit’ for Archie Gray at Tottenham, says club legend with 335 appearancesThe post Celtic scout £4.5m Tottenham starlet who has eight goals so far this season appeared first on Spurs Web.