Premier League giants interested in England Under 15s star as Southampton prepare to lose another academy player

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Southampton’s academy is widely recognised as one of the best in Europe
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By Sami Mokbel

Published: 23:44 BST, 5 July 2024 | Updated: 23:44 BST, 5 July 2024

Southampton are in danger of losing highly-rated England Under 15 international Harley Emsden-James.

Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea are among the clubs interested in taking the teenager as the St Mary’s side facing the prospect of losing one of their most exciting youngsters.

Emsden-James, 14, has informed the club of his intention to leave St Mary’s this summer.

Harley Emsden-James is attracting interest from a host of Premier League clubs this summer

If, as expected, the youngster departs he will become the latest starlet to leave the Saints academy along with Harrison Miles, who is set to join Manchester City, and Alejandro Gomes Rodriguez, who is close to joining Brighton.

Southampton’s academy is widely recognised as one of the best in Europe, with the likes of Gareth Bale, Theo Walcott, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Adam Lallana and Luke Shaw all emerging from the club’s youth ranks.