Real Madrid, Bayern Munich 'to rival Premier League clubs for Championship teenager'

The 18-year-old has been with Leeds since the age of eight, progressing through the various academy sides before making his first-team debut for the Whites in August 2023.

Gray has featured on 43 occasions for his Championship club during the 2023-24 campaign, including 38 outings in the second tier of English football, scoring once and registering two assists.

The youngster has not been on the losing side in Championship since Boxing Day, with Leeds in excellent form, rising into second position in the table, just one point behind the leaders Ipswich Town.

Gray signed a new contract at Elland Road earlier this year, with his current terms due to run until June 2028, so the Whites are in an excellent position when it comes to his future.

Liverpool, Manchester City and Newcastle United are all believed to be interested in the youngster, while Tottenham Hotspur are said to be keeping a close eye on his situation.

However, according to HITC, Bayern and Real Madrid are also in the hunt for Gray, with the pair considering making offers during this summer's transfer window.

The report claims that both clubs had scouts in attendance to watch Gray in action against Hull City on Monday evening, with the teenager playing the full 90 minutes in a 3-1 success for Leeds.

Gray has spent the majority of the 2023-24 campaign operating as a right-back, but he played in central midfield against Hull last time out, and his future could be in the middle of the park.

Leeds are allegedly confident of keeping hold of their