Sutton United star Roarie Deacon chased by Fulham, Charlton, Cardiff, Millwall and Nottingham Forest

SUTTON UNITED hero Roarie Deacon is being chased by Championship and League One clubs Fulham, Nottingham Forest, Cardiff, Charlton and Millwall after his stunning displays in the FA Cup.

Deacon was the standout player for the minnows during Monday's fifth round defeat to Arsenal and enhanced his reputation as one of the hottest prospects outside the Football League.

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Deacon, who was released by Arsenal as a kid, is keen to get back to the full-time game after a short spell with Sunderland where he was unable to break into the first team.

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The 25-year-old's agent has revealed the midfielder has caught the attention of a host of clubs this season. He is also being eyed up by Jamaican national team boss Theodore Whitmore.

Deacon is eligible to play for the Reggae Boys via both his parents who were born in the Caribbean.

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The midfielder's agent Liam Bowes, of OYS Sports Management, has revealed clubs were in touch with him while he was watching his client play against the Gunners.

Bowes told SunSport: "I was at the game on Monday night and I was receiving text messages from clubs asking about his availability."

Despite being a free agent in the summer, Deacon can speak to clubs now and agree a pre-contract.

Bowes added: "It's a crucial stage in Roarie's career, his next move needs to be right. He is playing in a good footballing team at Sutton and we want to make sure he continues that momentum in a similar environment."

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SunSport understands The U's are keen to tie Deacon down to new deal at Gander Green Lane beyond this season, but the former England Under-19 star could decide his next move in the summer.

Bowes went on to reveal:"Roarie is in no rush to make any decisions now, his contract expires in the summer.

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Until then he is Sutton United player and is focused on doing the best for them."

United are back to the reality of the National League when Paul Doswell's side go to fellow strugglers Torquay United on Saturday.