Leicester City could tie up a deal for Hartlepool United goalkeeper Brad Young this week after the talented shot-stopper travelled to the Midlands for talks, as reported by The Sun (11 April, page 67).
Young by name, young by nature, the Sunderland-born glovesman would certainly be ‘one for the future’ at a club that specialises in intelligent, long-term acquisitions.
The Sun reports the Hartlepool starlet, who was called up to represent England U19s during the March international break, has already been at Leicester to undergo negotiations with the Premier League outfit.
Young is also reported to have spent time training with Brendan Rodgers’ side.
And it’s understood the non-league starlet could officially become a Leicester player this week, with Hartlepool unlikely to stand in his way.
It remains to be seen how much Leicester would have to pay for Young’s signature, however.
A few weeks ago, the Hartlepool Mail reported Young has a contract beyond this summer, although it’s unknown how long that deal is.
Young came close to joining Chelsea in 2020 and, if he does complete a move to the King Power, is likely to initially represent the club’s U18 and U23 sides.
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