RB Leipzig, 2 others reportedly interested in Flying Eagles star Benjamin Fredrick

Flying Eagles defender Benjamin Fredrick is reported to now be attracting interest from major European clubs following his performance at the recently concluded Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.

The defender was part of Nigeria's U-20 squad that defeated Tunisia 4-0 to finish with bronze at the 12-nation youth tournament in Egypt earlier this month.

Fredrick was one of the stand-out players in the U-20 AFCON.

According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, European clubs are beginning to circle the Nigerian youngster in a bid to bring him into their fold.

Interested clubs so far include Bundesliga side RB Leipzig, Belgian giants Anderlecht, and Danish side FC Midtjylland who were in the past, a great home for current Super Eagles players Paul Onuachu and Frank Onyeka.

"Nigerian 17-year old defender Benjamin Fredrick is now attracting interest around Europe as Anderlecht, RB Leipzig and Midtjylland are tracking him 🇳🇬 #transfers," Romano wrote on Friday to his 14.2m Twitter followers.

"Fredrick is now represented by CAA Base," he revealed.

In the meantime, Fredrick will hope to put up a better performance with Nigeria's Flying Eagles when the team head to the U-20 World Cup in Indonesia.

Nigeria are in Pot 3 of the U-20 World Cup ahead of the official draws slated for Friday, March 31 at the Taman Werdhi Budaya Art Centre in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia.