Manchester United and Liverpool are battling some Premier League rivals and clubs from abroad to sign Gambian wonderkid Adama Bojang.
A standout player during the recent under-20 World Cup, as Gambia reached the last 16, striker Bojang has also courted interest from the likes of Chelsea, Tottenham, Newcastle, Wolves and Crystal Palace thanks to his performances in Argentina. Those clubs' hopes have been boosted by new work permit rules which were approved by the UK government last week.
Bojang, 19, is now eligible to qualify for a UK work permit under the updated Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) criteria for international player visas. Having been green-lit by the Home Office, English clubs are permitted to sign a number of players who don't meet the points requirements, with four available to teams in the Championship and Premier League.
