Winning the race for O’Riley would signal Leeds’ long-term Premier League ambitions

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Leeds United are among several clubs interested in signing Matt O’Riley from Fulham, according to a report by Sky Sports News.

Championship title rivals Norwich City are also keen, as well as Scottish Premiership heavyweights Celtic and Rangers.

Meanwhile, German trio Red Bull Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund and Stuttgart want O’Riley to join the trend of young Englishman moving to the Bundesliga.

But Leeds are in the race, mulling over whether to launch a bid for the Fulham teenager.

The 18-year-old has played three first-team games for the Cottagers but he could move away to get more game time elsewhere.

While O’Riley would probably play a handful of games for Leeds at the moment, he would be seen as more of one for the future. And he certainly has the potential to reach the top with a host of top clubs chasing him in the past.

According to The Sun, Arsenal and Manchester City have kept their tabs on O’Riley. And The London Evening Standard adds Juventus and Manchester United to the long list of his admirers.

Leeds face a battle to sign the England under-18 starlet but winning the race for his signature would be a statement of intent.

Under Marcelo Bielsa, the club looks like it is heading in the right direction and bringing in some talented youngsters would indicate Leeds’ long-term ambitions in the Premier League.

O’Riley would be on the verge of the first-team now, but he has the ability to become a star in Leeds’ future top flight midfield.