Newcastle United's Slovenia kid Haris Vuckic is wanted by Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool.

The Mirror says the 17-year-old attacker was watched by top representatives of all three clubs as he sparkled for the Toon reserves in midweek.

Vuckic, who has already made one substitute's appearance for the Toon first team, may even start for the Geordies this weekend as they try to convince him he should stay with them.

However, Sir Alex Ferguson has already shown a keen interest on him, and now both Frank Arnesen and Kenny Dalglish - hired to find the best young talent for both Chelsea and Liverpool - are on the case as well.

Newcastle have not yet pinned down Vuckic on a long-term contract and an offer of around £1.5million may steal him away.