Fans from across the Premier League are gathering in the Transfer Tavern to discuss the future of a highly-coveted young talent.
The Mirror says 18-year-old Walsall full-back Rico Henry is a target for a number of top-flight clubs, with Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City all battling for the signature of the ‘new Ashley Cole’.
All four Premier League clubs have scouted the player, who won Football League’s Young Player Of The Month award in September, with the 18-year-old showing strong versatility with the ability to play in left-wing and wing-back.
Henry has recently be tied to a new deal but Walsall boss Dean Smith recently tipped the teenager to reach the top.
“If I were to liken him to anyone it would be a young Ashley Cole and it’s up to him how far he can now go in the game. I’ve recommended him a couple of times to the England Under-19s because, if there’s a better left-sided player in the country at 18 years of age, I’d like to see them.”
“If he keeps developing and keeps his feet firmly on the ground – his parents will make sure of that – then he’ll go the right way.”
As his impressive performances continue, so will the amount of top-clubs eying his signature and his price could rise sky-high.
Does Henry have the ability to reach the top? Do any of the four-mentioned clubs need the young full-back? Let us know in the comments below!
