Leicester City among four Championship clubs circling Manchester United defender, he’s been told he can leave

EFL Analysis can exclusively reveal that one Manchester United youngster is attracting a lot of attention and hasn’t even packed his bags yet.

The Red Devils academy graduate, Jack Kingdon, is confirmed to be leaving Old Trafford this summer.

The Bolton-born teenager was signed by United from Morecambe at the age of 16.

He has had a successful time at the club but has been allowed to move on after being part of United’s all-conquering double-winning Academy side from last year.

He spent the latter half of this season on loan at Rochdale in the National League – as he gained valuable first-team experience.

The youngster has already attracted interest from clubs including newly relegated Leicester City, Millwall, Derby County, and recently promoted Wrexham.

Jack Kingdon could be heading to the Championship

EFL Analysis understands that a host of Championship clubs are showing an interest in Manchester United defender Jack Kingdon.

We have information from transfer expert Graeme Bailey to suggest a number of sides are already taking an interest in the Scottish youth international.

The likes of Leicester, Millwall, Derby and Wrexham are all clubs who would be keen for his experience at a big club like United, despite his young age.

Seeking an immediate Premier League return after conceding 76 goals in 35 matches (stat via transfermarkt), the Foxes, who could potentially replace Ruud van Nistelrooy with a history-making Championship manager, may find that a hungry young defender like Kingdon is exactly the new legs their defensive line requires.

Having both experienced seasons where they narrowly missed key outcomes – Derby County narrowly avoided relegation and Millwall just missed the play-offs – both clubs arguably stand to gain from defensive reinforcements, a sentiment perhaps echoed in Ebou Adams’ tribute to the “amazing” John Eustace following Derby County’s “miracle.”