How Liam Cooper could play big role in Harry Gray's next move after latest Leeds loan news
Leeds United will have to pick between Huddersfield Town or Sheffield Wednesday for a Harry Gray loan.
The two League One sides are leading the race to take the Thorp Arch talent on a temporary basis for the new season.
He spent last season with Rotherham United, where he notched three goals and one assist in 20 matches.
Gray recently sparked transfer speculation by wearing a Tottenham shirt, but a permanent departure is not on the table.
The Elland Road sensation will continue his development in the senior game, with another loan in the third tier looking likely.
The only question for Daniel Farke's side is which club that they pick to give him the best platform.
Does Huddersfield Town represent the right fit for Leeds talent Harry Gray?
The Terriers finished ninth in the division last season, missing out of the playoffs by eight points.
A report from Alan Nixon, via his Patreon on Sunday, named them as one of the contenders for Gray, alongside Wednesday.
They scored 74 goals in the league, which bodes well for the young Peacocks hitman.
He would also still be local to the LS11 side, so there is little chance that he would feel homesick.
The Kirklees Stadium would be a solid destination for the youngster to learn, without the pressure of an automatic promotion battle.
Are Sheffield Wednesday the right destination for Gray?
Wednesday would be an intriguing destination for Gray for a few reasons.
For starters, just like Huddersfield, they are local, so he is not too far away from his parent club.
Secondly, the Owls are looking to secure promotion back to the Championship after their financial issues forced them into League One.
They have already made encouraging signings like Callum Slattery from Motherwell and Jordi Liongola from Belgian side La Louviere.
The final factor that may convince Farke to send him to Hillsborough is the fact that former Whites captain Liam Cooper is there.
The former Scotland international signed for the crisis club in 2025, and could put an arm around Gray to help him if times get tough.
That would probably make it the best destination in the eyes of the LS11 supporters.
Henrik Pedersen's side should be the clear choice for the Peacocks to send their most promising talent.