Manchester City ready move to sign Leeds United wonder Harry Gray
After agreeing a deal to sign Leeds United youngster Finlay Gorman, Manchester City have turned their attention to his Under-18s teammate Harry Gray, according to TEAMtalk.
The online news outlet shared on 14 November that Leeds would be reluctant to lose both Gorman and Gray to City as the Manchester side look to continue their plans to sign the best young stars in the country.
Gray has scored three goals in three Under-18s games so far this season and is the younger brother of 17-year-old Archie Gray who has broken into the first team at Elland Road this season.
His brother can provide inspiration
If ever Gray needed a sign that staying at Leeds United would be the best route to further his professional career, he must only look to his brother. Archie Gray has made 15 Championship appearances this season at just 17 years old, proving the pathway is there for young talent.
However, an opportunity to join one of the best and most prestigious academies in the country, and perhaps earn the opportunity to represent the current Premier League champions in the future, will prove a difficult one to turn down.
Gray has already featured for England’s Under-16s side and is highly regarded at Elland Road. They will have a long-term vision for him playing in the first team, but that may not be enough to dismiss the chance to move to Manchester City.
After City agreed a British record fee to sign Gorman earlier this week [The Athletic, 13 November], Gray may be tempted to follow in the footsteps of his friend and teammate in heading to Manchester.
In other Leeds United news, a new update has emerged on Djed Spence’s injury.