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Leicester, Sunderland join battle for Walsall fullback Rico Henry

Walsall fullback Rico Henry is expected to land a Premier League move this summer.

The Mirror says Leicester City and Sunderland have joined the chase for Henry.

The Premier League duo are eyeing 18 year-old left-back, along with Championship pair Brighton and Hull.

Manchester City, Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool have all had Henry watched during the season.

Henry, called up to the latest England under-19 squad this week, was likened to Ashley Cole by his former Walsall boss Dean Smith.

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