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Tottenham have jumped to the front of the queue in the race for Demarai Gray.

England Under-21 starlet Gray wants Leicester to play him or sell him. Bournemouth have offered nearly £30million for the attacking ace.

But Mirror Sport understands Spurs are now trying to sign Gray as well and are understood to have tabled a hefty straight cash bid.

Unsettled Gray, 21, hit out this summer after only making nine Premier League starts last term.

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The skilful winger is desperate for more game-time after impressing on international duty with England's U21s.

But Gray has still not broken into the Foxes' starting line-up in the Premier League despite fellow winger Riyad Mahrez asking to leave.

Gray 's representatives Luca Bascherini and Kenny Brady were seen at Leicester's training ground on Tuesday afternoon for crunch talks to try to resolve the youngster 's future.

Foxes boss Craig Shakespeare has only used Gray off the bench in City's first three League games.

It has left Gray hugely frustrated - especially as despite Leicester rejecting big bids for him he is only on around £25,000-a-week at the King Power, way short of the top earners like Jamie Vardy on £100,000-a-week.

Gray added to his reputation with an impressive performance and goal in last Tuesday's – Carabao Cup win at Championship Sheffield United.

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He scored a fine solo goal to open the scoring at Bramall Lane on his first start this season. But he still found himself back on the bench for Saturday's loss at Manchester United.

He has since been linked with a move to Crystal Palace too as part of a swap deal for Andros Townsend but that is no longer on the cards.

Gray's prospects at the King Power could improve hugely if Riyad Mahrez leaves.

Mahrez wants to go to Serie A side Roma but the Italian outfit are struggling to get anywhere near his £50m valuation.