Harry Gray faces Leeds promotion as stunning footage emerges from behind closed doors
Daniel Farke is priming his Leeds United squad for the Premier League and must make decisions on certain individuals.
As all the promoted clubs have been learning, the achievement comes with key decisions that can shape the following season.
Farke already has a host of new players within his ranks, with Jaka Bijol among the raft of new Leeds additions.
However, the German must now decide on Harry Gray in what could be a pivotal summer for the 16-year-old.
Gray makes Leeds United point to Farke
Leeds recently announced that Gray signed a scholarship with the Yorkshire club that will keep him there for another two years.
The teenager seems set to follow in the footsteps of his brother, Archie, who excelled at Elland Road before moving to Tottenham for around £30million.
Like his older sibling, Gray has impressed at youth level and was rewarded with a first-team appearance by Farke.
During pre-season, Gray caught the eye in Leeds’ clash with Man United, which earned him praise from MUTV pundit Ben Thornley.
The Peacocks recently thumped German third-tier side SC Verl 4-1 in a behind-closed-doors friendly, and the teenager drew further plaudits.
Leeds shared footage of his assist on the second page of their Instagram post (22 July) of him swivelling before teeing up Joel Piroe with a sensational through ball.
Farke must decide on Gray role this summer
Given the centre forward’s impressive pre-season, the German must decide what to do with him next term.
Of course, at 16, there is no need to rush the player into first-team action, but Gray is certainly staking his claim.
While it is a cliché, the ‘if you’re good enough, you’re old enough’ saying could apply to the Englishman.
His older brother played regularly at 17, and although that was in the Championship, it could be a benchmark for Harry.
Another decision Farke could make is to loan him out to a second-tier club, where he could benefit from more playing time.
Whatever happens, Gray has time on his side, but his manager has an impending decision to make on how best to use him over the coming campaign.
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