Clarke should look at Byram failure before deciding on Leeds future

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Leeds United starlet Jack Clarke is wanted by Premier League champions Manchester City.

According to The Sun, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is keen on Leeds teenager Clarke as one for the future.

Clarke is enjoying a successful breakthrough season at Elland Road, where he has made five substitute appearances under Marcelo Bielsa.

The 18-year-old winger grabbed his first assist last season, intercepting a misplaced pass from Sheffield United goalkeeper Dean Henderson and squaring it to Pablo Hernandez in their 1-0 win at Bramall Lane.

Clarke is highly rated by Leeds and Man City have been long-term admirers of the youngster.

The talented teenager now has a major decision on his hands; does he stay at Leeds or move to Manchester City?

The chance to join Pep Guardiola must be tempting for Clarke, who could take his game to the next level under the Spaniard.

But before making a decision, he must consider the career of Sam Byram, who left Leeds to join West Ham in January 2016.

Since then, the 25-year-old’s career has nosedived and a combination of injuries and a lack of playing time has held back the Leeds academy graduate.

Clarke will get more opportunities at Leeds and perhaps he would be best advised to stay at Elland Road and develop his game with regular playing time in a familiar environment.