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Manchester City and Leicester watching Aldershot starlet Idris Kanu after the 17-year-old makes flying start in the National League

Manchester City and Leicester City have checked up on Aldershot Town striker Idris Kanu.

The 17-year-old former West Ham academy player joined National League Aldershot in October after a trial spell at Manchester United and has impressed in their first team.

The pacey youngster scored his third for the club with a sublime solo effort against Boreham Wood earlier this month and is catching the eye of teams further up the pyramid, with Reading also reported to be monitoring the situation.

Manchester City and Leicester have checked up on Aldershot Town striker Idris Kanu (left)
Manchester City and Leicester have checked up on Aldershot Town striker Idris Kanu (left)

Kanu was at West Ham's academy last season, scoring twice in 17 appearances, and can play up front or in midfield.