According to reports in The Mirror, Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea are among a number of Premier League clubs ready to make a January bid for 16-year-old MK Dons hotshot Dylan Asonganyi, who has scored 20 goals this season.

What's the word, then?

Well, The Mirror says that the Gunners, the Red Devils and the Blues – along with top flight rivals Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City and Leicester City – all had scouts to watch the impressive teenager in action as he starred in the Dons’ FA Youth Cup win against Barnet in midweek.

The striker is yet to make his debut for the first team but The Mirror says that his prolific goalscoring record and performances for the U18 and U23 sides this season mean that he is on the verge of being involved for the Dons in League One.

How good has he been this term?

He has been quite brilliant and it is no surprise that he is attracting admiring glances from the Premier League.

We may only be in November but Asonganyi broke through the 20-goal barrier against the Bees, and he has 20 goals in 17 appearances for the young MK Dons teams so far this season.

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Could he be the 'new Dele Alli?'

While Alli also came through the academy at MK Dons before earning his move to Tottenham in 2015, the fact that they play in different positions means they can’t really be compared.

Those interested clubs will certainly look at the England international's progress and feel that Asonganyi has similar potential though, and there could be almighty battle for his services when the first bid is submitted.

Who will lead the race for his signature?

It's difficult to say.

While all of the top five or six clubs in the Premier League are likely to lodge bids, Tottenham could hold a slight advantage due to their previous relationship with MK Dons when they bought Alli previously.

The likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United will be keen to ensure they don't lose out on another starlet with such potential though, and it could all come down to the location where he is most likely to get a first-team opportunity.