Leicester City are reportedly interested in signing Perth Glory wing-back James Overy, but face competition from Everton and West Ham.
The 16-year-old is yet to make his senior debut for the A-League side but has already shown enough promise to attract the attention of Premier League clubs as well as
And according to Alan Nixon via Patreon, City are interested in signing him although Everton are said to be favourites to land his signature. The teenager is said to have played in a youth game for the Toffees last week
It is also claimed that Overy has previously had a trial at West Ham when the Hammers discovered him during their tour of Australia in the summer. He was reportedly spotted by them when marking Jarrod Bowen during a friendly.The player will reportedly not require a work permit due to him holding a British passport through his family heritage. This would make any potential move to the UK easier.
The player will reportedly not require a work permit due to him holding a British passport through his family heritage. This would make any potential move to the UK easier.
Any potential future move to the King Power Stadium is likely to see Overy joining a Premier League club, with Leicester currently 14 points clear in the Championships automatic promotion spots.
