However, it would now appear that Spurs have a battle on their hands to land the player.
The
Daily Mirror claims that Newcastle and West Brom also keen on snapping him up, along with clubs in Italy and Germany.
The report reveals that Gray is not particularly keen on a move to the Hawthorns, given the Baggies’ relegation struggles.
That means Tottenham remain firm favourites to bolster their wide ranks.
But Gray will have to battle the likes of Lucas Moura and Gareth Bale just for a bench spot.
Spurs target offered new Brentford deal
Championship promotion-hopefuls Brentford are in talks with striking starlet Marcus Forss about a new long-term contract, according to
EXCLUSIVE: Brentford in contract talks with striker wanted by Tottenham
Date published: Tuesday 22nd December 2020 1:35 - Matthew Briggs
Championship promotion-hopefuls Brentford are in talks with striking starlet Marcus Forss about a new long-term contract, according to TEAMtalk sources.
Borussia Dortmund and
Tottenham Hotspurare amongst the clubs who have been monitoring the 21-year-old, who has claimed five goals already this term despite starting just two games.
Forss, who was called up by Finland for the first time this season, began his career in England with West Bromwich Albion before being snapped up by Brentford in 2018.
Forss has seen his game time severely limited by the presence of summer signing Ivan Toney, but despite them being unable to offer the Finnish international first-team football this season, they believe he can have a huge future at the club.