VfB Stuttgart have jumped into the lead for FC Dallas superkid Ricardo Pepi.

The 18 year-old USA international is being chased by some of Europe's biggest clubs, including Manchester United, Liverpool and Inter Milan.

However, Sky Deutschland says Stuttgart now have a deal for Pepi.

Stuttgart have had a €10m offer for the teen accepted by FC Dallas and MLS chiefs.

However, the deal isn't yet settled as Pepi has so far failed to agree personal terms.

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