Leeds United have a crucial decision to make in a couple of weeks as Spurs, Newcastle, Aston Villa and Manchester City monitor proceedings.
Fans wanted Harry Gray to be the solution when the attack was misfiring after the Fulham game. The teenager hit a hat-trick in the National League Cup, drawing a lot of attention.
Daniel Farke was adamant that all the striker needed was time to develop away from pressure. And now comes a crucial time in his career, which could determine the future of the club.
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Graeme Bailey shares update on Harry Gray’s future
Harry Gray
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One of the most important decisions Leeds will make this season comes up in a couple of weeks. Harry Gray turns 17 in a couple of weeks, and Graeme Bailey has ensured fans that he will be signing a new contract:
“Until that contract is signed and done, there will be worry from all Leeds fans. No doubt about it, until that’s over the line.
“They’re very close with people like the Cresswells and Grays who run him. It’s a very good relationship Leeds have got with them. They think, at the moment, Leeds is the best place for him. He’s very happy there.
“He’s been more involved with the first-team. Leeds love him. You know, there’s always been this thing of, ‘is he going to be better than his brother’ and that sort of thing etc. So, they are desperate to keep him.
“From what I’m told, Leeds believe he will sign. There is interest elsewhere, though. You know, if Harry Gray suddenly came on Instagram saying, ‘I’m leaving Leeds’, he would literally have his pick of a number of clubs but he’s not going to do that.
Bailey adds that Leeds are very happy with him, and that it is already a done deal. He also adds that Spurs, City, Newcastle and Villa are keeping an eye on the situation.
“Leeds are very happy with him. From what I’m told, he’s very happy at Leeds. He will be signing that contract next month.
“But Tottenham know all about him. Man City, Newcastle, Villa — basically every major Premier League club has looked at him, but they’re the ones I’ve heard. They’re the ones I’ve heard in particular.”
Daniel Farke could give striker minutes this season
Gray made the bench for the last game against Wolves, making history as one of the youngest ever Leeds United players to do so. And there is belief that he will get some first team minutes this season.
Daniel Farke gave him his debut last year, and he could also give him his first Premier League bow soon.
