Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea are interested in an English wonderkid, but they could be beaten to the signing by Champions League giants.
It feels like every year a young English talent emerges and sends shockwaves through the footballing world.
Last season it was Jude Bellingham, and this year - albeit to a lesser extent - it has been Manchester United gem Kobbie Mainoo.
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Next season it could well be Leeds youngster Archie Gray, and he is attracting interest from some huge clubs.
The 18-year-old central midfielder has been a revelation for the Championships high-flyers this season, with his emergence undoubtedly boosting Leeds' promotion bid.
Gray, who has made 35 starts for Daniel Farke's side after making his senior debut on the opening day of the current campaign, has previously attracted interest from Premier League giants Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea.
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However, should the youngster leave Elland Road, then he might decide to take a path that is becoming increasingly popular with young English talents.
That's because, according to HITC, both Real Madrid and Bayern Munich sent scouts to Elland Road to watch Gray during Leeds' 3-1 win over Hull City on Monday evening.
Both clubs are said to be long-term admirers of Gray, who came up through Leeds' academy set-up.
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The 18-year-old recently signed a contract with the club until 2028, and Leeds have no plans to sell him as they want him to be part of their return to the Premier League, should everything go according to plan.
Real Madrid have no particularly need to sign a new midfield talent, with Eduardo Camavinga, Fede Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni already at the club and ready to replace the ageing Luka Modric and Toni Kroos.
Bayern Munich seem likelier to conduct something resembling a rebuild this summer, with whoever replaces Thomas Tuchel tasked with winning back the Bundesliga title.
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