The Premiership battle for exciting Standard Liege youngster Axel Witsel is set to intensify this month.

As the weeks count down to the opening of the summer market, Witsel will attract offers from England's biggest clubs, with Manchester United leading the chase.

Along with United, Bolton, Arsenal, Manchester City and Middlesbrough were also all represented at Standard's clash with Anderlecht last month to run their eye over the Belgium international.