As Tottenham Hotspur line up their second raid on Elland Road in as many summers, Leeds United chiefs have been forced to ponder their stance over the future of one young gem.
Leeds looking to avoid second Spurs blow
After missing out on promotion last season, Leeds were picked apart. Crysencio Summerville swapped Yorkshire for West Ham United, Georginio Rutter then followed him to the Premier League courtesy of Brighton & Hove Albion before Spurs dealt Leeds the ultimate blow by signing Archie Gray.
Now, almost a year later, the Whites are desperately hoping to avoid a repeat. Now sat top of the Championship on goal difference alone and just two points ahead of Burnley in third, Leeds have just eight games to hold their nerve and secure promotion.
Failure to secure a place in the Premier League would undoubtedly prove costly in the transfer window once again. Already, names such as Pascal Struijk have been linked to the top flight, and he could yet be joined by another young gem.
According to The Boot Room, Tottenham have now set their sights on signing Harry Gray this summer in what would be a repeat of their deal for older brother Archie last year.
Unlike last summer, however, Leeds chiefs are reportedly confident that they'll manage to keep hold of Gray and fend off any interest from Spurs in their young striker.
That will certainly be music to Daniel Farke's ears too, given that he was recently full of praise for the teenager. The former Norwich City boss told reporters: "With Harry Gray, before a player really makes his first step into the spotlight I'm always careful about praising him too much. He's with us and trains well and develops well.
"He's been back in team training for several weeks [since the injury] and is progressing. We will look carefully and we won't rush it too much. We're happy we have him. He's in the category of Sam Chambers who can play an important part in our future."
Leeds must secure promotion to keep Gray
Whilst those at Elland Road are reportedly confident that they'll keep hold of Gray this summer, promotion to the Premier League will end any doubts over his future once and for all. It's then that the 16-year-old could eventually come up against his older brother should he continue to develop into the player that many believe he'll become in Yorkshire.
Still just 16 years old, Farke is right to be cautious when it comes to the forward's first-team opportunities, whether in the Premier League or the Championship. The German will be well aware of the talent that he has on his hands, but know just how important patience is with young players.
As for Gray himself, staying put at Leeds looks set to be his best option. The chaos at Spurs has helped his brother gain key game time, but those minutes have often come out of position in a struggling side.