Manchester United and Leicester City are fighting over Scottish prodigy Kerr Smith.

Smith, 16, has come through the ranks at Dundee United and made his first handful of Scottish Premiership appearances last season.

Smith signed his first professional contract in December, with Dundee United including a clause to put themselves in a strong position amid interest in their starlet.

The Tannadice club inserted a £500,000 release clause which will only increase as Smith builds on his five senior appearances to date, says the Daily Record.

Dundee United boss Tam Courts has confirmed Kerr trialled with United last season and also commented directly on Leicester's interest: "I've not spoken to him specifically about this.

"The great thing about our model is that I can focus on coaching, managing and developing a relationship with Kerr. I've known him for quite some time so if he ever needs advice then he knows that he can come and get that impartial advice from me.

"He's been at our club for such a long period of time and Kerr knows that we have his best interests at heart - we will do what is best for Kerr and the club.

"It's just business as usual for now and it's all about working with him, trying to improve him and giving him the best chance possible to compete for a first-team place."