Manchester City and Tottenham are ready to pounce for Leeds United prospect Jack Clarke.

The Daily Mail says Leeds are stalling on offering starlet Clarke a new contract - putting the Premier League's elite on red alert.

The 18-year-old winger is viewed as one of the best young prospects in the country with the likes of Manchester City and Tottenham all keeping tabs on the teenager.

Clarke's current deal still has two-and-a-half years left to run – but there has been talk of an extension as Leeds look to cement his long-term future.

However, talks are yet to get underway, news the will alert the forward's admirers.