Report: Leeds United keen to sign ‘rising star’ ahead of local rivals, he’s already impressed scouts

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Leeds United want to sign Aberdeen youngster Lewis Pirie, according to the Daily Record.

The report suggests that Leeds will have to compete with Brighton and Fulham for the 16-year-old.

Described as a ‘rising star’ Pirie has already received international recognition, turning out for Scotland’s under-16 side.

Leeds may have to fend off competition from a local rival in order to secure his signature.

The Star report that Sheffield United are also interested in Pirie.

The Blades will be hoping that the pathway from academy to first-team convinced Pirie to join them.

However, Leeds can also point to the progression of several young strikers to impress the youngster.

Leeds want to sign Pirie

The young Scot wouldn’t be the first striker poached from elsewhere to come to Elland Road.

Sam Greenwood arrived from Arsenal and has gone to play in the Premier League, and is enjoying playing under Marsch.

Joe Gelhardt is another example of what young strikers can achieve at Leeds.

The former Wigan player has already scored a couple of top flight goals, and been compared to Lionel Messi.

The latest crop of formative forwards in the Elland Road academy include Sonny Perkins and Mateo Joseph.

The pair have formed a brilliant partnership for Leeds’ under-21s this season and are certainly in Marsch’s thoughts.

The Daily Record report that Brighton’s scouting team have already been impressed by Pirie.

Given how good their recruitment of young talent has been over the past few years, it’s a very good for Pirie.

Leeds will have to fend off plenty of competition to sign Pirie, but it’s no surprise they want to bring him in.

Aberdeen still hope he’ll sign a professional deal next year, but he might find it difficult to ignore the interest from Premier League sides.