Stoke City have made enquiries for Genk winger Leon Bailey but the Belgian side want around £20million.
The 19-year-old Jamaica U23 international is also being courted by Dutch side Ajax.
Chelsea, Manchester United, City and Leicester have also checked on his progress this year as the youngster continues to impress.
Leon Bailey has attracted interest from Stoke but Dutch side Ajax are also keen on the winger
Bailey was wanted by Chelsea as a younger boy but was taken to Belgium where he has established himself in Genk's first team making 20 appearances this season and scoring six goals.
Ajax have opened discussions with Genk but the asking price is an obstacle for most suitors.
Bailey is keen to get regular game time at this stage of his career wherever he should move.
The 19-year-old has been in impressive form this term and has scored six in 20 matches
Bailey was keen to point out that at this stage of his career, playing time is vital
This week he told Belgian newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws: 'I've always dreamt of the Premier League. But if, let's say, Man United can't guarantee me minutes, I will stay at Genk. 'The important thing is that in the near future there a lot of games to come.
'This is essential for me because I have to take more steps. I've already made a lot of progress.'
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