Arsenal were among a host of clubs pushing to sign Peterborough United striker Ricky Jade-Jones in the January transfer window, according to the club's director of football.
The 17-year-old has burst onto the scene for the League One side this season, making ten appearances for the club, and has reportedly been tracked by Premier League clubs for some time.
Now, it's been claimed that Arsenal were among four clubs pushing to sign the teenager in the January transfer window - although it was promotion-chasing Leeds trying the hardest for a deal.
However, the League One title-chasers stood firm with their stance that he would not be sold as they push for promotion to the Championship.
“We had more clubs interested in Ricky in January than we did in Ivan Toney,” Posh director of football Barry Fry told the Peterborough Telegraph.
“They were all after him. United, Liverpool, Arsenal, but we told them all the same thing and that it was a waste of time bidding as we were determined to hold on to him.
“For one he is going to be a very good player for us and secondly he will be worth a lot more money a few years dwon the line.
“Leeds were actually the most determined to sign Ricky. They were on several times as they think Ricky is going to be the next Tammy Abraham. I told them if that’s the case he must be worth £15 million already!
“In our opinion Ricky is better off developing with us and helping us be successful. He’s a lovely lad with his feet on the ground.”
