PSG and Real Madrid in race for Tottenham kid Reo Griffiths who is yet to pen first pro contract
Griffiths is one of the hottest young strikers around and a host of European clubs are chasing his signature, but SunSports understands Spurs have offered the teenager his first pro contract
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PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN and Real Madrid have joined the race to land Tottenham prospect Reo Griffiths.
The 18-year-old striker caused shockwaves in April when he hit four goals and three assists in Spurs’ 9-0 mauling of Arsenal Under-18’s.
The highly-rated striker has attracted huge interest from Europe’s elite and the Premier League side have offered the teenager his first professional contract to ward off any potential suitors.
Griffiths is currently on a scholarship deal, but if he decides his future is not at Spurs, he could leave for a cut-price compensation fee.
French champions PSG are looking to sign a young striker after pushing to land Rhian Brewster who opted to stay at Anfield and pen his first pro contract.
Scottish giants Celtic want to give Griffiths the chance to take the important next step in his career and offer the carrot of Champions League football this season.
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SunSport understands Griffiths’ decision will not be based on money, he wants to be able to challenge for first-team football wherever he decides to pen his pro deal.
With England producing some of the best young talent in the world, players are keen to continue their progress with first-team action instead of what is seen as sterile Under-23’s football.
Spurs have some of the best youngsters in the country at their Enfield academy, but boss Mauricio Pochettino has a young, vibrant first-team consisting of Harry Kane, Dele Alli and Heung-min Son.
Griffiths has seen a host of young English player chose to accelerate their development on the continent as opportunities in the Premier League looked limited.
Jadon Sancho quit Manchester City to join Borussia Dortmund last summer and is being tipped for an England senior call-up this season.
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