Premiership new-boys Bolton Wanderers are rumoured to be keeping tabs on teenage Southend United striker Daniel Webb.
The Trotters are believed to have sent a scout to Roots Hall to run the rule over the 18-year-old frontman, who has scored two goals in eight Third Division starts this term.
Bolton would not officially confirm their interest, but a source close to the Lancashire club said: "Bolton have been monitoring Daniel's performances.
"He is a good young player and a great prospect. But it is a big jump from the Third Division to the Premiership and Bolton will continue to track Daniel's development." Find out more about Southend United FC Webb junior is under contract at Roots Hall until the end of the season and was brought to Southend last year by his dad, former Blues boss David, from Premier League Southampton for £10,000.
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