Arsenal are trying sign Leicester wonderkid Terell Pennant who is regarded as the hottest teenage prospect in the country.

Gunners scouts watched 14-year-old Pennant score both goals as Leicester under-16s beat Southampton 2-1 on Saturday.

They are ready to make an offer for one of England's best teenage talents which would be based on career achievements like first team appearances, goals and international debut.

Pennant is a regular for the under-16s, is involved in the England circuit and has already trained with the first team despite his age.

But Pennant has yet to sign a contract and his deal is up at the end of the season which has alerted several clubs.

Arsenal are desperately trying to steal a march on everyone else and regard him as having huge potential as he can play on either flank and through the middle.

They are likening him to a young Thierry Henry and are keen to snap him up with Leicester trying to keep hold of him.

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Manchester United are also in the hunt for Pennant but Arsenal are hoping they can tie him down in the next few weeks.

Pennant also has a younger brother Kian who is also well regarded and the pair could end up moving as a package.