New Dundee United manager Tam Courts says the club aren't "nervous" about Kerr Smith's contract situation.

Leicester City have reportedly moved ahead of Manchester United and Aston Villa in the race to sign the 16-year-old defender.

The Foxes are said to be keen to activate a clause in Smith's contract that would allow them to buy him for around £500,000.

"I'm fully aware of Kerr's contractual situation," he told the Daily Record. "As part of my previous job at the club, I know that he's a player in high demand.

"He spent time down at Everton and Manchester United last year so naturally he has a high profile for a 16-year-old footballer.

"We are pretty comfortable with the clauses in his contract and it's linked to first-team appearances which we feel are achievable.

"We feel that we are in control in regards to his market value and we aren't nervous about the situation."