Bayer Leverkusen have jumped to the front of the queue for Genk superkid Leon Bailey.

The young Jamaican has been watched by Manchester United and Chelsea, while Stoke City have sought to discuss a fee with Genk in recent days.

Stoke have informed the Belgians they're willing to pay €19 million for Bailey in January.

However, Het Laatste Nieuws says Bayer are also keen and are in talks with Bailey's minders.

The 20 year-old has a contract with Genk to 2018.