Hartlepool United agree new deal with Brad Young who joins Blyth Spartans on season long loan following Chelsea 'bid' and reported Premier League interest from Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool

The highly-rated 18-year-old is yet to make a first-team appearance for Pools but has attracted plenty of interest from several Premier League clubs so far this year.

Chelsea were in talks with the teenager last season over a potential move which ultimately failed to transpire as coronavirus cut the season short.

With Young currently third-choice goalkeeper at Victoria Park behind Ben Killip and Henrich Ravas, the club were keen to get him out on loan.

And the club has confirmed he will be joining National League North side Blyth for the remainder of the 2020-21 campaign.

Earlier on Friday, Dave Challinor told The Mail: “We’re close to agreeing a new deal with Brad.

"We need to look after him and his development so that will involve him going out on loan and getting some games.”

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