Saturday, February 18, 2012

Tomorrow Mail '; United and City battle for English wonderkid

Manchester duo City and United lock horns over Derby's teen star Hughes



By Sportsmail Reporter

Last updated at 6:47 PM on 18th February 2012




The Premier League's top two are locked in more than just a fight for the title after it emerged the two Manchester clubs are tracking Derby's talented teen Will Hughes.

Both City and United have moved quickly for the in-demand midfielder who last week stole the show at an international Under 17 tournament in Portugal's Algarve.


In demand: Derby's Will Hughes is wanted by both Manchester clubs
In demand: Derby's Will Hughes is wanted by both Manchester clubs

The 16 year old was playing in his first age group competition for his country, but excelled as England emerged victorious from a group including France, Holland and the hosts.

And Hughes' performances have sparked a transfer tussle in Manchester as both big-money clubs attempt to put together a competitive package to entice Derby into selling.

Hughes has only made one brief substitute appearance for the Rams - in a league defeat at Peterborough - and was still on scholarship terms when the current campaign started.






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