Cliftonville teenage strike sensation set for Championship move after successful trial
In Jul,y the highly rated Reid played two matches during a week long trial at Preston Academy, scoring and assisting in a 3-2 victory over Sheffield Wednesday, and followed that up with a brace and another assist in a 4-3 win against Wrexham.
The Welsh side were one of a number of clubs who have been monitoring the young striker's progress over the past year. So too Celtic, where he has been on trial, while Aberdeen and Luton have also been linked with him.
Following Reid's successful trial, Preston made their move and with a two-year scholarship and one-year professional contract on the table, it is an appealing deal for the teen, with personal terms to be ironed out by his representative Ben Heath.
Reid has been viewed as one of the bright young talents coming through at Cliftonville for some time having moved to the Reds from west Belfast club Glendowan.
Last season, playing for the club's youth and reserve teams he scored over 50 goals.
Many in the game feel he has the ability and attitude required to have a genuine shot at making it across the water.
Cliftonville are fast becoming renowned for producing quality young players, with numerous English and Scottish sides keeping an eye on who is coming through at Solitude, with first team manager Jim Magilton encouraging them to rise up the ranks.
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