Witham Town winger Tom Wraight will join the Blues on trial next week, according to the Ryman Premier side’s assistant manager Brad King.
Wraight, 20, is reported to have attracted the interest of a number of Football League clubs this season, having opted against a summer move to Vanarama Conference Barnet following a trial.
King says Witham won’t stand in Wraight’s way if he impresses with Town and believes he ought to be playing at a much higher level.
"We won’t hold any youngsters back and he deserves it because he’s one of the best talents I’ve worked with,” King told the Essex Chronicle.
"I first saw Tom when he was 16 or 17 playing for Tilbury with my brother and when I went to Witham he was one of the first signings I wanted to make.
"I wanted him because I thought he was just exceptional and he’s just grown into a mature player.
"I think he should be playing in the Football League and there are three or four clubs watching him and enquiring about him so it’s great for him.
"We’ll wish him all the best and hopefully he is successful in his trial because he deserves it. He’s been loyal to us and he’s a credit to himself.”
In addition to Tilbury, Wraight, who has scored seven goals in 32 appearances for Witham this season, has also spent time with Chelmsford City.