Arsenal are confident winning any battle with Manchester United for Exeter City whizkid Ethan Ampadu.

The Daily Star says Arsenal have held interest for some time - helped in no small part because Ethan's dad Kwame works for the Gunners as a youth coach.

Liverpool and Chelsea are also keen on the 16-year-old who is almost certain to leave St James Park this summer.

Ampadu Jnr wanted to stay in the West country to finish his schooling but is likely to make a big move sooner rather than later.