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The Preston North End forward has been subject of Premier League transfer rumours in the past.
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Tottenham Hotspur have been credited with new interest in Preston North End youngster Felipe Rodriguez-Gentile as the January transfer window looms large.
The 18-year-old is yet to break through into the Championship outfit's first team but is a well-known prospect across the divisions. Manchester United were linked with a move for the academy player two years ago and the forward's development continues to catch the eye of Premier League suitors.
Spanish outlet Fichajes claims that Spurs are looking at a move to invest in the future star but will face competition from top flight rivals Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest. The outlet claims that Rodriguez-Gentile's 'great maturity' and 'versatility' have impressed scouts in recent months.
The report adds: "With his technical ability, vision and ability to beat opponents, he has shown that he has the tools to be an important asset to any elite team."
The player is yet to make his senior debut for Preston North End, having joined from Merseyside outfit Huyton Juniors in 2021. He's contracted at Deepdale until 2026, which does put off any immediate need for the Championship side to listen to Premier League bids.
Rodriguez-Gentile was afforded an outing in pre-season by Ryan Lowe and was in the first six matchday squads of the season, but was never afforded time off the bench. He continues his development in the under-21 and under-19 sides with Paul Heckingbottom now in charge.
Man Utd and Liverpool once linked with Preston teenager
In 2022, The Mirror reported that Manchester United and Liverpool had been looking at a deal for the youngster after he bagged 18 goals in 10 outings for his Preston youth side. One of those fixtures was an FA Youth Cup match against Rotherham United, when he plundered five goals.
Speaking after that match, he told the Preston North End website: “When I scored the hat-trick to make it 3-1, I was just running around. I didn’t know what to do. It was a very good experience. I thought maybe I would come on for the last ten minutes, maybe I’ll assist.
"It's very good, especially after this game because it’s the biggest game I’ve ever played so, to perform like that, I feel very proud of myself."
At the time, former Preston boss Ryan Lowe warned: “He’s a good little player, we’ve got to be careful he’s only 16 but he will come up and train with us soon. He’s an exciting prospect, we will obviously keep tabs on him but we can’t let ourselves get too carried away with him yet.”