The rumour that City were watching Motherwell youngster Stephen Pearson seems to be correct, despite Motherwell getting stroppy about it yesterday.The 20-year-old is the subject of a £250,000 offer from City apparently.

The Scotland U-21 player told the Evening Times:

"It's great to be linked with a Premiership club and I'm discussing the matter with my agent.

"Every player wants to better himself and you know that in the Premiership the quality is higher and you'll be learning every day.

"I'm just happy to be playing first-team football and I'll play in any position." (We're a bit short on goalies so bring your gloves- Ed)

Motherwell boss Terry Butcher denied the reports and said: “There has been speculation that Leicester City have tabled a bid for Pearson. It is not true and if clubs think that they can get players on the cheap from Motherwell, they are very misguided.

“Stephen is an extremely talented player and we look forward to him being at the fore front of our challenge next season.”

Pearson has also been catching the eye of Birmingham and Celtic in the last year.

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