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The Whites may once again be fielding interest from Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly sent scouts to watch Leeds United youngster Harry Gray.

It has been revealed in a report from GIVEMESPORT that the north Londoners have been watching the teenager’s progress at Elland road, having made his first-team debut this past weekend against Stoke City.

Spurs' interest comes less than 12 months after Spurs signed Harry’s brother, Archie Gray, in a deal worth up to £30m.

Given the early success of that deal, it’s little wonder the Lilywhites are coming back for more to try and strike a deal for the younger Gray brother.

Tottenham ‘refuse to rule out’ move for Leeds United starlet Harry Gray

The report states that Spurs are currently refusing to rule out the potential of convincing the younger Gray to join his older brother at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

It is not thought to be an immediately pressing issue, with plenty of other transfer business to sort in the near future, but the Premier League side are gathering intel should they go on to consider a more solid approach.

That means, for the time being, Spurs are content to watch his progress from afar, waiting to see if the time arrives to make an approach.

Given the forward is still just 16 years of age and appears to be thriving in his current environment, it seems a sensible approach.

Harry Gray is impressing at Leeds United

Gray only turned 16 towards the end of last year, but is already a semi-regular fixture in Leeds’ under-21's setup, and has made his debut for England under-17's.

To top that off, he has already had his first outing for the Whites’ senior side, coming off the bench for four minutes in their 6-0 victory over Stoke City as they sealed promotion to the Premier League.

Former Spurs man Aaron Lennon has described the starlet as “frightening” when speaking about Gray on talkSPORT, and given his current trajectory – looking remarkably similar to older brother Archie so far – Spurs are doing well to lay the groundwork early.

Archie Gray connection could prove fruitful for Tottenham landing Harry Gray

GIVEMESPORT also reported that Spurs and Leeds have maintained a strong relationship since their negotiations for Archie Gray last year.

The Whites’ loan for Manor Solomon, which the promoted side want to make permanent this summer, is likely a key element of that bond remaining strong over the past year, as the two clubs share a common interest in the Israel international.

Negotiations for Solomon, expected this summer, is a much shorter-term issue than any approach for Harry Gray, but the Solomon deal is another opportunity for Spurs to put themselves in a great position should they want to make a move on Gray.

Keeping those lines of communication open and maintaining the relationship with the Elland Road outfit could be an important distinction to hold over other interested parties, of which there will likely be many if Gray starts kicking on for Leeds.

That, and the success of Archie’s move to north London so far – with the older brother getting plenty of minutes despite his own young years – will give Spurs a strong chance of landing the deal regardless.

The fact that Tottenham are already putting scouting resources into the younger Gray, following the success of his older brother, suggests the link between the two clubs is not going away any time soon.