Leigh who is 20-years old was released at the end of the season by Manchester City. He had spent all last season on loan at the Alexandra Stadium making 42 appearances for the Railwaymen and netting a goal that earned him goal of the season at the awards eveing.
Although no official deadline has been set by the Alex manager Steve Davis is hoping to know something sooner rather than later as the club and the players advisor try to agree on wages.
It is believed that a few clubs are closely monitoring developments and could make a move if Leigh fails to agree something at the Alex.