Peterborough United closing in on Liam Kelly as Milton Keynes boss 'expect departures'
Milton Keynes boss Paul Warne has said that he is expecting departures before the end of the week.
Posh's interest in Liam Kelly has been well-documented and an initial bid was rejected two weeks ago.
It is understood that a move could now be close to completion.
On Thursday, Warne spoke to the media and said that he was expecting departures, even before the end of the week.
He told the MK Citizen: “I expect there will be a couple of outs by the end of this week.
“I’ve spoken to the lads and told them if they want to leave, come and tell me. Tell me it’s not for you, and I’ve got a few weeks to replace them.
"Not that I want them to leave, but they’ve had ample opportunity before the window shuts, enough time to have worked with all of us.”
Luke Williams backed away from discussing the deal publicly but did say: “I’ve known about this player for a number of years because he is a very, very good player. In fact, in my time at MK, we were really interested in him. I know him, hes very, very good but at the moment, he’s an MK player so I can’t say anymore than that. There’s no doubt he's very good for this level though.”
Kelly is 30-years-old and was named MK's Player of the Season as they were automatically promoted from League Two last season.
Posh owner Darragh MacAnthony has already taken to X to say that a third deal of the day is close and could even be announced on Thursday.
In reply to to a fan asking about when a signing announcement would be made, he said: “2pm maybe and then let’s see what evening has for us.”