Birmingham City manager John Eustace has reaffirmed his intention to keep Leeds United-linked starlet George Hall at the club because he can go 'right to the top'.
The 18-year-old has been regularly touted for a move to Elland Road and other Premier League clubs over the past few transfer windows but a deal has never materialised.
But after seeing his playing time at St. Andrews increased under Eustace this season, Hall's destiny this summer is up for debate with Eustace likely to put up a fight for him.
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"Absolutely, 100% [we want him to stay]. I want George here for as long as we can sign him on here," Eustace told BirminghamLive earlier this week.
"Everyone at the football club loves him to bits, he’s in a very good environment. I know the fans have really taken to him, he’s one of our own and we want him here for as long as we can. He’s approaching 30 appearances this season.
"We’ve played him in the big, big games. We trust him. He’s got the trust of the group, he works hard. He doesn’t moan, he doesn’t sulk, he gets on with his work and he’s a pleasure to work with.
"George can go right to the top."
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