Exclusive: Everton Wonderkid Harrison Armstrong on Radar of Premier League Rivals

Teenage star Harrison Armstrong is being courted by two Premier League rivals, SportsBoom can exclusively reveal. This kind of breakout talent story is exactly what prompts new UK bookmakers to quickly establish markets on a player's future club and potential.

The 18-year-old Everton midfielder is dazzling on loan at Championship club Preston North End this season.

And his starring performances have not gone unnoticed by Leeds United and Burnley, both of whom have identified the youngster as a potential star for the future.

Armstrong, who spent over a decade learning his craft in Everton’s junior and academy system, impressed on loan at Derby County last season as they dug deep to avoid relegation from the second tier.

And this season Moyes was happy for Armstrong to join the Lilywhites on a season-long loan deal, working closely under and learning from experienced boss Paul Heckingbottom.

“I could have kept Harrison but I didn't know if he was ready to be a starter yet,” admitted Moyes.

"He did well at Derby, so I'm hoping that he can do the same for Preston. I actually thought that another 15, 20 games in the Championship would be another stage. He's 18 years old."

TIME TO GROW

“There's one or two very talented 17-year-old players playing in the Premier League at the moment but, in the main, he's young for a midfield player. He's still got a bit of physical attributes to grow into."

"So, I'm hoping that Preston's a good base for him. I believe it is, and he gets some game time and comes back stronger again."

“He's stepping up now; when you're playing for the first team, you get recognised more,” Moyes added. “For Everton, developing a talent like Armstrong internally is the ultimate betting welcome offer—a low-risk investment with the potential for a massive long-term payoff for the club.”

Armstrong is under contract with the Toffees until next June, but the club are continuing to monitor his progress with the view to a new deal.

However, the Merseyside outfit know they will likely have to move quick with rival clubs already looking at securing his signature.