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Leicester City and Watford are both among the clubs keen on signing Amara Keita

Leicester City and Watford are both pushing to sign left-back Amara Keita following his move to go on trial at Chelsea.

According to Africa Foot, the Blues have stolen a march on a number of clubs by securing a trial period with the talented youngster.

Keita has earned a lot of praise for his performances, and is now on the brink of a move to European football.

Leicester and Watford are both competing for promotion to the Premier League this season, while Chelsea are in the Champions League and sit second in the top flight after their weekend win over Burnley.

Keita has emerged as a bright young talent from Guinea, having competed for the national school team.

Leicester and Watford eye Amara Keita ahead of January

Leicester and Watford are both believed to be keen on a deal to sign Keite amid speculation over a move to European football.

However, they have significant competition from a number of clubs, with Chelsea now in pole position to land his signature.

Nottingham Forest have also been mentioned as a possible destination, with the youngster currently on trial with the London outfit.

Despite going on trial at Chelsea, Leicester and Watford are both believed to still be monitoring the player, who has made no final decision on the next step in his career.

It’s understood that Udinese are also interested in the player, and he is set to visit the Italian club after his time at Chelsea in order to see their facilities.

Keita is expected to spend two weeks with the Blues, and Nottingham Forest are reportedly his next destination in terms of a possible trial, meaning Leicester and Watford could have to wait before getting a closer look at the player.

Leicester are currently 10th in the Championship table, with Watford sit right below them in 11th.

Amara Keita deal will be tough for Leicester and Watford

There’s no doubt that there’s a lot of excitement around Keita given the amount of attention he’s receiving ahead of a potential move to Europe.

But that will only make it tougher for Leicester and Watford in their bid to sign him, especially as he is already going on trial at Chelsea.

A trial at Nottingham Forest as well will give him multiple opportunities to show what he can do in front of top flight coaches and analysts.