Premier League clubs are monitoring the situation around Birmingham City and England Under-19 international George Hall.
Leeds United have a prolonged interest in the youngster and are understood to be at the front of the pack.
However, numerous top flight scouts watched Hall star in a 3-0 win against Bristol City at the start of October.
The surprise is Hall has only started one game since.
This has encouraged clubs of the possibility to sign the multi faceted midfielder and the 18-year old is arguably the most saleable asset at the cash-strapped Midlands club.
He signed his first professional contract with Birmingham in November 2021 and went on to make his debut in January.
Premier League clubs have made enquiries about his availability and have not been deterred by the response from the Birmingham City hierarchy.
Hall made eight appearances for England's U18 side before making his U19 debut in a 2-0 win over Montenegro in September.
