Manchester City has already nabbed Finlay Gorman from Leeds United’s academy this week, and the Premier League giants are reportedly looking to sign Harry Gray as well.
Leeds playing in the Championship this season has already served up a number of tough reality checks since relegation, primarily in the form of poor transfer activity.
This season, they have benefited from their superb academy setup, but that is something that the Premier League giants also have over Leeds.
Finlay Gorman has left, will Harry Gray follow?
Manchester City agreed this week to sign Leeds‘ 15-year-old Finlay Gorman for a seven-figure fee, a British record at that age, according to The Athletic.
Leeds are helpless to prevent this type of deal because Gorman cannot sign a professional contract and can pursue his development wherever he sees suitable, which includes Man City.
TEAMtalk is stating that Manchester City aren’t done seeking for Leeds‘ greatest talent, as they’ve set their sights on Harry Gray, Archie’s younger brother.
Is there cause for concern in Leeds?
It’s understandable for Leeds fans to be concerned that another outstanding player is being taken away from the club, with the club powerless to intervene.
If Man City attempt to sign Gray, it will be a very attractive offer, but he will also look to his older brother as an indication that it may be better to stay put.
There is still time for Harry to become a senior player at Leeds, but it is certainly possible that the two brothers will share the same pitch if Leeds can match Archie’s trajectory.
The fact that Leeds has a family connection to the Gray‘s could tip the scales in our favour, even if the top academy in the country is beckoning.
With grandfather Frank, great uncle Eddie, and father Andy all playing for Leeds, it appears that we can persuade Harry to stay for the time being.
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