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Leicester favourites to win race for £2million Sheffield Wednesday wonderkid George Hirst

Leicester have tabled an improved £2million offer for Sheffield Wednesday wonderkid George Hirst.

Hirst, son of former Wednesday and England striker David, is viewed as one of the best emerging youngsters in the country.

Leicester have already seen a £1million offer for the youngster rejected by the Owls.

Leicester have made an improved u00a32million bid for Sheffield Wednesday's George Hirst
Leicester have made an improved £2million bid for Sheffield Wednesday's George Hirst
Hirst featured heavily in the England under-18 side that won the Toulon Tournament in June
Hirst featured heavily in the England under-18 side that won the Toulon Tournament in June

But the Foxes have now doubled their original offer. The bid also includes a host of add-ons.