Tottenham Hotspur look set to face defeat in their attempts to bring highly-rated teenager, Harry Gray, to North London.
Spurs have had success in their policy of securing highly-rated teenage talents, with Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray becoming important players for the North London club since arriving last year.
Over the last 12 months, plenty of reports have suggested that Tottenham had extensively scouted Harry Gray, the younger brother of Archie, who plays as a striker in the Leeds youth sides.
Various sources have claimed that Tottenham are facing competition from Arsenal and Newcastle for Harry Gray, whose only senior appearance to date came in Leeds’ 6-0 win over Stoke City in the Championship back in April.
Tottenham receive a huge Harry Gray transfer blow
TBR Football have confirmed that Spurs were keen on ensuring the 17-year-old striker follows his older brother from Elland Road to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
They reveal that the teenager was also on the radars of Chelsea, Man City, Liverpool, RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund, but those clubs will now have to wait.
The outlet says that the Leeds starlet is now eligible to sign his first professional contract, having turned 17 on Wednesday, and he is expected to do just that.
It is asserted that Harry has agreed on a deal at Elland Road, and his objective is to become a first-team regular at Leeds over the coming years.
What Leeds were thinking about Spurs’ interest in Gray
TBR Football also spoke to transfer expert Graeme Bailey about the striker’s decision to stay and Leeds’ plans for the youngster.
The journalist revealed that despite the interest Harry was generating, Leeds were never worried about losing him.
Bailey told the outlet: “Leeds have big plans for Harry Gray. They were never too worried he would be tempted away, but such is his talent, they knew he would attract interest; that is natural. But he is set to stay, and that is great news for everyone at the club.”