Jake Hastie comments on future amid Leeds, Sunderland speculation

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West Bromwich Albion, Leeds United and Sunderland are among the clubs reportedly interested in Jake Hastie of Motherwell.

Reported Leeds United, West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland target Jake Hastie has told BBC Sport that he wants to stay at Motherwell beyond the end of the season.

Hastie, who can operate as a midfielder or as a winger, has been on the books of Motherwell his entire professional club football career so far.

The 19-year-old’s current contract with the Scottish club runs out at the end of the season, according to BBC Sport, which also claims that negotiations over a new deal are ongoing.

According to The Daily Record, Leeds, West Brom, Norwich City all have scouted the teenager this season.

Scouts from Swansea City and Sunderland are also claimed to have watched the 19-year-old in action for Motherwell this season.

The Scottish youngster has said that he plans to stay at Motherwell beyond the summer of the season.

Hastie told BBC Sport: “I don’t want to go anywhere I want to stay here, keep my feet on the ground and keep progressing.

“I’ve been lucky to come in straight away. Hopefully I can keep doing what I’m doing.”

According to WhoScored, Hastie has made 14 starts and five substitute appearances in the Scottish Premiership for Motherwell so far this season, scoring one goal in the process.