The Hartlepool United teenager is said to have caught the eye of Sunderland, Newcastle United, Leeds United and Middlesbrough.
Just seven games into his professional career, Josh Hawkes is interesting Sunderland, Newcastle United, Leeds United and Middlesbrough, the Sunderland Echo reports.
Hawkes, a 19-year-old attacking or wide midfielder, scored on his full debut for Hartlepool United against Bromley at the end of March.
And according to boss Matthew Bates, there is not a better player in the area at his age.
The report claims Sunderland, Newcastle, Leeds and Middlesbrough are all monitoring Hawkes’ progress.
And Hartlepool, it seems, are wary of losing the Teessider – whose contract expires at the end of next season – after allegedly denying Sunderland’s request to watch him in a recent behind-closed-doors fixture.
As the only Premier League club listed, a move to Newcastle could be a big draw for Hawkes.
Although Leeds currently possess an impressive crop of youngsters, of which Ryan Edmondson and Sam Dalby were acquired from non league football earlier this season.
Bates said of Hawkes: “He’s learning and for his age you won’t see a better player in the area.
“His decision making was that of a senior player. He will stay grounded and have to react to the knocks.
“It’s up to him to go far and do it. He doesn’t doubt himself. I’ve been there myself as a young player, and he will get bumps along the way.”
Given the option, should Hawkes choose Sunderland, Newcastle, Leeds or Middlesbrough?
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