Manchester City are ready to step up their interest in Ajax teen Sontje Hansen.

Goal says City are leading the race to sign Ajax's latest wonderkid Hansen.

The Dutchman, who only turned 18 this month, was the top scorer at last year's U17 World Cup, and is reportedly also attracting interest from the likes of Juventus, Inter Milan and RB Leipzig.

The forward scored six times at the tournament to claim the Golden Boot, including a last-16 hat-trick against Nigeria, and has also played twice for Ajax's first team.

City have been scouting the teenager and with his Ajax contract set to expire in the summer of 2021, believe they can sign him for around £6m.

Hansen has represented Holland at each age group from under-15 to under-18.