“DEAL AGREED” – Leeds Approve EXIT of Another Gem as He is Set to Follow Archie Gray’s Footstep in a Seven-figure Deal to Join Spurs

Tottenham Set to Sign Leeds Starlet Oliver Boast in Seven-Figure Deal Following Archie Gray Transfer

Leeds United are poised to lose another of their most exciting young talents, with 16-year-old striker Oliver Boast reportedly on the verge of completing a move to Tottenham Hotspur.

According to The Athletic, Spurs have agreed a seven-figure compensation package with Leeds for the highly-rated teenager, who will now continue his development in north London. The move follows last summer’s high-profile transfer of Archie Gray — brother of Harry Gray — who also swapped Elland Road for the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a deal worth up to £40 million.

Boast, who only turned 16 in May, has emerged as one of the brightest prospects to come through the Thorp Arch academy in recent years. He made his Under-18s debut for Leeds last season and progressed quickly enough to feature for the Under-21s while still just 15 — a remarkable rise for a player of his age.

An England Under-16 international, Boast has drawn widespread attention for his sharp movement, clinical finishing and maturity beyond his years. Tottenham are understood to have tracked the striker for some time and moved decisively to secure his signature once it became clear that a pathway to the Leeds first team may be limited in the short term.

Though Boast’s potential is undoubted, sources close to the player suggest that his chances of breaking into the senior setup at Elland Road are currently hampered by the rapid emergence of fellow teenage striker Harry Gray, who at just 16 years and 7 months has already made his first-team debut. Gray appeared for Leeds in their final Championship fixture of last season at Plymouth Argyle and is expected to be given more senior minutes in the Premier League next term.

With Gray widely regarded as one of the top young forwards in English football, Boast is understood to have opted for a move to Tottenham in search of greater long-term opportunity and developmental clarity. The north London club have made a concerted effort in recent years to recruit and nurture elite teenage talent, and Boast’s arrival is another statement of intent from their academy setup.

Due to the striker’s age, FIFA rules prevent a standard transfer fee, meaning the deal falls under youth development compensation. The agreed sum reflects the time and resources Leeds have invested in Boast’s progression. While the exact figure remains undisclosed, The Athletic reports that the two clubs opted to settle the fee privately rather than allow the matter to go to tribunal — with the final amount understood to be in excess of £1 million.

Described internally at Leeds as a “prized academy asset,” Boast is the latest in a growing line of Thorp Arch graduates to depart for top-flight clubs in exchange for significant compensation. While Leeds have been proud of their academy’s production line, the departure of such talent before senior debuts raises continued questions about retention strategy in the face of elite Premier League interest.

As Tottenham prepare to officially unveil Boast in the coming weeks, Leeds fans may once again be left reflecting on what might have been — and hoping the next generation of talent stays long enough to make an impact in white.