Manchester United will have to battle two Premier League clubs if they want to sign Grimsby Town youngster Ben Grist.
According to Football League World, Newcastle United are the latest team to show a keen interest in the young midfielder.
Leicester City have been considered the frontrunners to sign the 16-year-old.
What works in the favour of Leicester is the presence of manager Brendan Rodgers, who has a reputation for developing and improving young players.
Grist may believe that Leicester represents the best combination of a top Premier League side where he will have a path to the first team.
