Manchester United, Arsenal 'watching Hartlepool United teenager Brad Young'

Manchester United and Arsenal are keeping tabs on teenage Hartlepool United goalkeeper Brad Young, according to a report.

The 17-year-old signed his first professional contract with the National League side last summer and has impressed enough to earn a call up to the England youth ranks.

The Sun claims that Young has caught the eye of Premier League pair Man United and Arsenal, with Hartlepool hoping for a bidding war over his signature.

United focused largely on bringing in young British talent last year, while Arsenal are said to be looking to strengthen their goalkeeping ranks at age-grade level.

The Gunners previously beat United to the signing of another keeper in Karl Hein, who signed professional terms at the Emirates Stadium last year.