Leicester have tabled an improved £2million offer for Sheffield Wednesday wonderkid George Hirst.

Hirst, son of former Wednesday and England striker David, is viewed as one of the best emerging youngsters in the country.

Leicester have already seen a £1million offer for the youngster rejected by the Owls.

Leicester have made an improved £2million bid for Sheffield Wednesday's George Hirst

Hirst featured heavily in the England under-18 side that won the Toulon Tournament in June

But the Foxes have now doubled their original offer. The bid also includes a host of add-ons.

England’s top clubs including Arsenal, Manchester United, Newcastle and Everton have also shown an interest in the teenager but Leicester are leading the race.

Hirst has already made his senior debut for Wednesday - making two substitute appearances for the club last season.

He also added to his burgeoning reputation during the summer, excelling in England Under-18’s triumphant Toulon Tournament campaign earlier this summer - scoring four goals to make him joint top goalscorer.