According to reports from The Daily Mail, Watford are in talks to sign Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City target Aly Malle.
The Mali prospect is just 17 years of age but is already attracting heavy interest in the Premier League after being voted the third-best player at the U17 World Cup last year.
He claimed two goals and two assists in seven appearances as Mali reached the final of the tournament held in Chile, where they eventually lost to Nigeria, and has already represented his country at senior level.
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Indeed, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City have all expressed an interest in the young forward, who has been described as ‘fast and technically skilful’, alongside Ligue 1 champions PSG.
But according to The Daily Mail, Watford have stolen a march on their rival suitors by opening talks with Malle and his current employers Black Stars regarding a potential transfer to Vicarage Road.
The exciting prospect, who has already had trials in France and Germany but is reportedly intent on moving to the Premier League, turns 18 in April.