Leon King is reportedly a switch goal for Manchester United, Newcastle and Leeds as curiosity heats up within the proficient Rangers child.
18-year-old King has impressed below Gio van Bronckhorst after benefiting from defensive accidents to rack up 9 appearances already. John Souttar and Filip Helander's continued absences meant King slotted into the again 5 in opposition to Liverpool at Anfield and whereas he endured a troublesome night time, it appears his maturity and defensive presence are inflicting a few of the greatest names in soccer to face up and take discover.
Fabrizio Romano claims the Crimson Devils, in addition to Newcastle and Leeds, have already "despatched scouts" to look at King, who may make one other look on Wednesday night time once they welcome Liverpool to Ibrox. He penned a brand new contract at Ibrox again in January nevertheless it solely runs till 2024, which means subsequent season would be the final on his deal except he indicators renewed phrases.
King was linked with a transfer to Aston Villa earlier than signing his newest Rangers deal and it now seems a transfer to the English Premier League may nonetheless be on. In whole, King has performed 17 instances for Rangers and is one among Gio van Bronckhorst's most highly-rated prospects.
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