Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are all chasing 11-year-old Luton Town academy player Charlie Patino, according to the Daily Mail.

Patino is attracting interest from the Premier League
Patino is attracting interest from the Premier League

Patino plays as a midfielder and is a current season ticket holder at Kenilworth Road but could leave Luton for a £10,000 transfer fee.

The Premier League clubs have reportedly played by the book, formalising their interest with official communication to Luton and offering to meet FIFA’s compensation guidelines.

The youngster's training began at the age of five when he joined St Albans City Youth team, near where his parents live, before being invited to Luton and playing with one or two years above himself due to his ability on the ball.

The 11-year-old trains six times a week, spending more than 10 hours a week playing in various age groups at Luton’s academy before playing a Sunday game for the club.

His mother told the Daily Mail that her son analyses Spanish football and has been influenced by Barcelona, "Charlie doesn't watch the Spanish football, he analyses it. His mind is ticking away, watching the player movements and asking why they made certain decisions.

"He is very intelligent. He would say his favourite team is Barcelona and he has definitely been influenced as a player by the Spanish style of football."

Charlie and his family have visited Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham's training grounds, listening to the offers for the young hopeful but his parents have insisted that they will take their time to decide his future.

His dad added, "Charlie is only 11 but he gets it and he knows what is happening to him.

"He knows that this is a big opportunity to train with a top club, even though there are no guarantees at the end of it.

"We just want what’s best for Charlie, to give him the best chance of being a professional footballer if that is what he wants to do.

"He is a dedicated boy, he works hard at school, gets good grades and is committed to playing football. He just loves it."