Leeds United transfer news: Archie Gray offer expected as Premier League giants swoop – sources
Leeds United are expected to offer Archie Gray another new contract in the summer amid interest from top-six Premier League sides, sources have told Football Insider.
As revealed by Football Insider (18 March), the Whites are braced for offers from multiple top-flight clubs for the teenage sensation.
However, Leeds will attempt to fend off the strong interest by offering the 18-year-old right-back a new contract in the summer despite him already penning new terms in January.
It is believed the club are likely to offer Gray a further big pay rise and extended terms to keep him at Elland Road into next season.
His latest signed contract runs for another four years until 2028.
Leeds United to offer Archie Gray another new contract
Premier League sides were eyeing moves for the young sensation ahead of the January transfer window, with Football Insider revealing (24 November) that Liverpool and Everton registered interest while Crystal Palace had also watched the youngster in action.
Gray has emerged as one of England’s best young talents this season following his impressive performances in the Championship.
He only made his senior debut on the opening day of the season and has become a mainstay for Daniel Farke’s promotion-chasing Whites.
The 2006-born academy graduate has started 37 games in all competitions, mainly operating at right-back although he can also slot into midfield.
Leeds sit at the top of the Championship table narrowly ahead of Leicester City on goal difference after their 2-0 win over Millwall on Sunday (17 March).
They are next in action against Watford at Vicarage Road on 29 March after the international break.
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