SAINTS are reportedly among a trio of Premier League clubs that are chasing a non-league sensation youngster.

Lewes FC’s 19-year-old winger, Ollie Tanner, has scored twelve goals already this campaign to put himself on the radar of elite clubs.

Chairman Stuart Fuller has confirmed to the Daily Echo that Premier League and Championship clubs have been watching the youngster. 

However, he did not confirm if Saints were among the three - as has been reported by Football Insider - or how advanced any discussions are.

His side compete in the Isthmian League Premier Division, three leagues below Football League Two, and any move to a top side would be a huge step up.

Tanner signed a new two-year deal with Lewes back in November to ensure a fee if he was to move on and further his development.

Tanner is a former Arsenal and Charlton youth product, before making a move to National League Bromley’s academy – he then completed a further move to Lewes in August last year.

The report says that Saints are joined by Watford and Norwich in making regular checks on the youngster.

Lewes manager Tony Russell previously told club media that Tanner is: “A fantastic young talent who has already shown he has a bright future in the game.”

He also added that he is “the best young player,” he has ever worked with.

Tanner has also played as a forward, across the front line.