Manchester United are leading the way in the race to sign Sekou Sidibe, from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven.
The Belgian native, who is aged 14, and has represented his country at youth team level, is yet to sign a contract at PSV – due to his age.
Everton and Tottenham Hotspur have also expressed an interest in acquiring Sidibe for their academy sides, but it is United who are reportedly favourites to sign the teenager.
The Premier League clubs, should they sign the player, would be forced to pay compensation to PSV for training up Sidibe.
