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Leeds United have told Jack Clarke’s growing band of Premier League suitors that the teen sensation is not for sale.

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl is the latest Premier League boss to be attracted to Clarke because of his storming debut campaign for Leeds.

Manchester City also showed interest in Clarke before he signed his first pro contract with Leeds in November 2017.

But Leeds are adamant they will not cash in on the latest talent to roll off the production line at their academy at Thorp Arch.

They want the 18-year-old winger to grow with them, hopefully next season in the Premier League.

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Leeds have shown their faith in Clarke by handing him the biggest contact for an Under-18 player in their history and his deal has three years left to run.

Clarke, who was born in York, has come through the ranks at Leeds and is happy at Elland Road.

He was thrilled after impressing on his full league debut in Friday’s win over Derby County when he had a hand in both Leeds’ goals.

“It’s massive every time I play,” he said. “I want to make an impact and make a difference.”

Clarke is sure to be called up soon by England and Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate and Under-21 coach Aidy Boothroyd witnessed his display against Derby.

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Gary Lineker was also impressed and the Match of the Day host tweeted “Jack Clarke looks a player”.

Clarke has made rapid progress since making his senior debut against Brentford in October and already has two goals and two assists from his 12 league appearances.

He scored in Leeds’ dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Aston Villa before Christmas and also in their defeat to Nottingham Forest on New Year’s Day.

His style is a throwback to Leeds’ great Eddie Gray and he likes to use his pace and dribbling ability to run at defenders.