Report: Leeds line up swoop for 40-goal prodigy with £300,000 price tag

Leeds United have reportedly joined the race to land Rangers prodigy Rory Wilson.

According to the Daily Star, the Whites are one of several Premier League clubs interested in the 16-year-old.

As well as Leeds, the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City and Newcastle are also in pursuit.

Wilson is reported to have scored 40 goals for Rangers at youth level this season.

He has featured in the Lowland League and UEFA Youth League this term.

Wilson’s club has offered him a professional contract, but he’s apparently going to reject it.

The player reportedly wants to follow in Billy Gilmour’s footsteps and turn professional in England instead.

The Daily Star also claims that Leeds – or whoever lands him – would have to pay £300,000 in compensation.

A number of Premier League scouts were reportedly watching him in action for Scotland Under-17s on Saturday.

Wilson started against Germany’s U17s in Falkirk, a game the visitors won 4-0.

Strong competition, but Leeds have a big selling point – TBR View

The Leeds academy is well known for boasting numerous top talents and a good pathway to the senior team.

In recent years, the likes of Joe Gelhardt, Crysencio Summerville, Charlie Cresswell and Jamie Shackleton have made the breakthrough.

Admittedly, Leeds have strong competition for Wilson from some of the biggest teams in the Premier League.

However, their pathway from Thorp Arch to Elland Road could be a great selling point for the Rangers prodigy.