Luke James hands in Hartlepool United transfer request

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Image caption, James has played all three of Pools' league and cup games this season

Hartlepool United have said they "acknowledge" a written transfer request submitted by teenage forward Luke James on Monday.

Pools' response to the request was to which "advised Luke that he remains under contract".

James, 19, has played in all three matches this season, and was a regular with 14 goals in 48 games last term.

The academy product made his debut in December 2011 and has since netted 20 goals in 96 appearances.

He also signed a new contract last summer, although terms were undisclosed by the club.