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Manchester United have reportedly set their sights on Ajax starlet Danzell Gravenberch and are expected to make the teenager an offer.   The 17-year-old striker is coming to the end of his contract at Ajax having come through the Dutch club's envied youth system and is ready to listen to offers.

Manchester United and Liverpool are battling to persuade 15-year-old Wycombe Wanderers midfielder Jordan Ibe that he belongs in the Premier League, although the player is reportedly concerned he will not achieve the same first team experience if he moves to England's top flight.

Returning from the Singapore youth Olympics in 2010 decorated in gold, taekwondo prospect Jade Jones had achieved something unprecedented in the history of British sport with victory in a pulsating final. Jones made history in becoming Britain’s first ever Youth Olympic gold medalist.

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*As the  New Year transfer window gets closer, the European stage is awash with top scouts monitoring the progress of promising youngsters. Manchester United and Chelsea are currently paying close attention to Danish prodigy Nicolai Boilesen, currently playing for Ajax.

  Tottenham are reportedly ready to fight bitter rivals Arsenal for the signature of teen sensation Luke Shaw. The 16-year-old full-back has attracted the interest of Gunners boss Arsene Wenger, who has a strong knowledge of Southampton's academy having acquired Theo Walcott and Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain in recent seasons.

Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal are set to battle it out for the signature of French starlet M'Baye Niang, according to reports on Footie-Online. co. uk.   The 16-year-old made his professional debut for for Ligue 1 side Caen this April and in 13 games he has scored four goals.