Goodman has heard ‘spectacular’ things about Harry Gray at Leeds United already
Harry Gray is already looking to surpass the success of his brother Archie at Leeds United.
The young attacker is yet to make his first-team debut for the Whites but is already considered to be one of the hottest young prospects in England.
Gray has risen through the ranks at Elland Road and has trained with the senior side already at only 16 years old, and in six Premier League 2 appearances, the striker has scored twice.
Don Goodman warns Leeds United
Gray, the younger brother of Archie, has attracted interest from Newcastle United, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.
His rapid rise has not gone unnoticed, already representing England under-16s five times. The 16-year-old was part of Leeds’ pre-season, where he came off the bench against Harrogate Town in a friendly.
However, the Englishman is yet to make his official first-team debut.
Don Goodman has warned that if Daniel Farke doesn’t hand Gray his debut soon, Leeds could lose out as Premier League clubs are ready to poach the youngster.
| Opposition | Home/Away |
| Swansea | Home |
| Luton Town | Away |
| Middlesborough | Away |
| Preston North End | Home |
Speaking to Football League World, he said: “This is the modern world we live in now when, even though you haven’t made a first-team appearance and made your league debut, if you’re at a club in the Championship that are as big as Leeds United are, then vultures will have eyes on the best talents you’re producing.
“With Harry Gray, I have heard spectacular things about him on the grape vine, and I’ve been told he’s even better than his older brother Archie, which is exciting, but really important that Leeds try and keep him at the football club and give him an opportunity at the earliest possible convenience.”
Game time might not come for Gray until next season
Leeds United are locked in a Premier League promotion battle with Sheffield United and Burnley. Although the Whites are at the top of the Championship table, the top three teams are separated by just two points going into the final eight games.
Any slip-ups could prove to be highly detrimental to Leeds’ chances, and Farke cannot afford to drop points. The West Yorkshire club have had a nervy last few weeks, with just one win in their last four games.
Their dropping points have allowed Sheffield United and Burnley to catch up, and in such circumstances, when Leeds United need to be firing on all cylinders, Farke cannot afford to experiment and hand Gray his debut.
The 16-year-old may not be able to cope with the pressure, and Farke can’t risk Leeds’ promotion hopes.
With the promotion battle only about to get more intense, it is best that Gray continues his development within the academy until the end of the season, and once the Whites know their fate, he could be given his first-team debut.