Leicester City are confident of signing Hartlepool United goalkeeper Brad Young.

The Sun says Young, 18, has been to the Foxes for training and talks — and his dream move may be sorted out this week.

The 6ft 4in Pools wonderkid almost joined Chelsea last season.

He has been with England's youth set-up while spending time on loan at Blyth Spartans.

But a deal with the Foxes is close.

Sunderland-born Young came through the youth academy at National League-leaders Hartlepool to earn his pro contract at Victoria Park.

He would likely link up with Steve Beaglehole's Under-23s set-up at Leicester.