LEICESTER CITY have signed 16-year-old Liverpool midfielder Jack Lewis after a successful trial period with the Foxes.
The youngster spent time at Leicester’s academy towards the end of last season.
He impressed coaches and scouts in training sessions and in trial matches.
It is thought Lewis has agreed a free transfer and a two-year scholarship contract from the new season.
And he will have the option to convert the deal into a professional one when he turns 17.
The teenager will initially link up with Adam Barradell’s under-18s side.
Leicester are also keen to sign Manchester United’s Wales youth international Chris Popov after the left-winger turned down an offer from the Red Devils.
He could join his former Manchester United team-mate Jahmari Lindsay after the left-back swapped Old Trafford for the King Power last season.
Meanwhile the Foxes hope to beat Chelsea to sign Hartlepool United’s 19-year-old goalie Brad Young on a three-year-deal.
As revealed by SunSport in April, a deal is close between Pools and the Foxes.
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He has been with England’s youth set-up while spending time on loan at Blyth Spartans.
Young would likely link up with Steve Beaglehole’s Under-23s set-up at Leicester.
Brendan Rodgers is also closing in on the double signing of Boubakary Soumare and Patson Daka.
Midfielder Soumare won Ligue 1 with Lille last season while Red Bull Salzburg striker Daka smashed in a whopping 34 goals for the Austrian outfit.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
