Report: Wolves want 15-year-old Harrison Webster; West Ham also keen

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Wolverhampton Wanderers are winning the race for the 15-year-old left-back, but West Ham United and Leicester City are also in the running.

According to a report from TEAMtalk, Wolves are not only leading the race to secure promotion out of the Championship, but they also find themselves in pole position to sign 15-year-old left-back Harrison Webster from Hartlepool United – but they should expect Premier League competition for his signature from West Ham and Leicester.

Webster may still be a couple of years away from being old enough to learn to drive, but he is pushing for a first-team chance with the National League side and that has caught the attention of a number of high-profile clubs.

According to the report from TEAMtalk, West Ham and the Foxes are both interested in bringing the teenager to the Premier League but have ground to make up if they want to win the race.

TEAMtalk reports that Wolves have had the starlet on trial and are eyeing up a permanent move for him as Nuno Espirito Santo continues to build his squad after a stunning first season at Molineux.

Potential coup for Wolves?

Wolves look destined to win the Championship title at something of a canter after a tremendous year for the club. Their critics may point to their spending power, but there have been a number of occasions down the years where big-spending sides have failed to put up any kind of promotion charge so nothing should take away from what they have done.

Nevertheless, it would still be a big coup and significant statement if they were able to win the race to sign the 15-year-old with two established Premier League sides also chasing his signature.