On Saturday afternoon, it emerged that Archie Gray was set for a shock move to Brentford, after personal terms were agreed between the teenager and the West London club. But, by Sunday morning, Tottenham had become frontrunners. He has now completed part of his medical and there is every expectation that he will head to North London instead.
Should all go to plan, Spurs will have completed the signing of one of the brightest young prospects in the country - and Leeds will be cut incredibly deep. This one will sting for a long time to come. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player But why is Gray - who, due to safeguarding rules, had to use a separate dressing room from his team-mates before he turned 18 in March - being courted by Premier League clubs? Here, we take a look at the story of his fledgling career.
.. First things first, the Gray name is royalty at Elland Road.
Archie's grandad Frank and great-uncle Eddie made over 900 appearances for the club combined during the 1960s, 70s and 80s. Together, they were part of the 1973/74 First Division-winning squad, and the squad that finished as runners-up in the 1974/75 European Cup. Eddie would later return to manage the squad during two spells; between 1982 and 1985 and then between 2003 and 2004, latterly as the caretaker who oversaw relegation out of the Premier League.
Regardless, he is seen as a legendary figure at the club to this day. Tottenham close to completing deal for Leeds wonderkid Gray Transf.