Leeds United lead the hunt for talented Birmingham City youngster George Hall… but they could face competition from Premier League rivals Newcastle United and Brighton
George Hall made his Birmingham City debut during the 2021-22 campaignThe 17-year-old midfielder is tipped to be a star at St Andrew’s in the futureLeeds United are already weighing up a seven figure offer for Hall this summerBut the likes of Newcastle United and Brighton are also monitoring his progress
Leeds United have firmed up their interest in Birmingham City’s highly rated midfielder George Hall.
The Championship side are fighting to keep hold of their England Under 18 international who has been courted by a number of clubs since breaking into the first team this season.
Leeds are understood to be willing to make a seven figure offer for the 17-year old who only signed his first professional contract in November. However, Birmingham are resisting Leeds’ overtures insisting Hall can realise his potential better with them and that he will gain more first team opportunities by staying.
George Hall (left) broke into the Birmingham City team at the end of the 2021-22 season
Hall made his first team debut in January, where he impressed playing behind Troy Deeney, but had to wait until the last game of the season before he appeared again.
Encouraged by the fact he wasn’t being selected, Brighton and Newcastle have been monitoring developments but it is Leeds who have made the first move.
Described by Birmingham Under 18s coach Martyn Olorenshaw as ‘an attacking midfielder with an ability to create and score goals who is explosive, dynamic and has the prowess to influence games’, Hall has been utilised in different midfield roles by England and that versatility has impressed Leeds.
The 17-year-old…