Crystal Palace and Southampton are part of a five-club battle to sign Brentford youngster Nathan Young-Coombes, according to a report.
Young-Coombes is a 19-year-old winger who can operate on the right flank or at centre-forward. He has been in exceptional form this season, hitting 27 goals for Brentford’s B team.
The starlet, formerly an England U17 international, is clearly ready to take the next step in his career by competing at senior level.
And teams from across Great Britain are aiming to offer Young-Coombes just that.
According to The Scottish Sun, Crystal Palace and Southampton both want to sign the attacker this summer.
They are joined in the transfer race by Championship clubs QPR, Bournemouth and Swansea City.
The five teams reckon Young-Coombes is a star of the future and would be a shrewd addition to their respective squads.
Tough for Crystal Palace to land player
However, it will be hard to prize him away from the Brentford Community Stadium. Bees manager Thomas Frank is aware of Young-Coombes’ talent and wants him to gain first-team experience – but only through a loan spell.
As such, Brentford will enter into negotiations for a temporary transfer this summer. However, it will take a significant offer for them to even consider a sale.
Young-Coombes is yet to make his Brentford debut, although it could come in the final few months of the season if his impressive form continues.
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