Leeds United are set to enter the running for wonderkid Awer Mabil, according to FLW sources.

The Kenyan born, but Australian national is a hot prospect on the current transfer market, and FLW understands that Leeds United are among a host of clubs including Ajax and Anderlecht already expressing interest in him.

Now playing for A-League side Adelaide United, Awer moved to Australia in 2006.

Prior to his move to Australia, Mabil had been living in a refugee camp in South Sudanese with his family and has seen his passion and career flourish in Australia.

The 19-year-old is now a rising star and has gained plaudits for his performances for the Australian Under 20’s where he’s scored four goals in eight games for his new nation.

His form this season for Adelaide has also shown promise from the bench, with picking up five goals and two assists in the regular season in under 900 minutes of football and one more goal in the finals.

Mainly deployed as a right winger, Mabil can also fill in as a second striker and possesses demon speed and fantastic trickery. He’s a constant engine and can run all game and has the ability to take on a defender and bury a goal.

Most of the aspects are what the new Leeds United will be looking for under Uwe Rosler, who is wanting a high octane and attacking side for his first season at Elland Road.

A previous trial at Ajax has given Mabil the confidence to push on at Adelaide and with the Dutch club not taking any option to keep him on, Leeds could act quickly to secure his signature on the cheap.