Liverpool and Crystal Palace have both received a major boost in their pursuit of 17-year-old Leeds United sensation Archie Gray.
According to a report by Football Insider, Liverpool and Crystal Palace are both keen on having Archie Gray in their ranks. The 17-year-old midfielder has made quite a name for himself with impressive performances since the start of the season, and there is a lot of interest in him from across Europe. Leeds United are now bracing for a potential departure.
Who is Archie Gray?
Gray has come up the ranks at Leeds United. He was promoted to their first team last summer and has since gone from strength to strength. When he was handed his first start of the season, no one expected him to become a mainstay in the team in his very first season.
The teenage midfield sensation has featured in a total of 34 matches, and he has even contributed towards two goals. 20 of his appearances have come as a right-back, while the rest have come in different roles in the centre of the park.
He has played a big part in Leeds’s push for a return to the English top flight. They are currently third in the Championship and can secure a direct promotion if they manage to finish in the top two. The 17-year-old could play a big part in helping them gain promotion, which is why they did everything in their power to keep hold of him in the winter.
They might have managed to keep interested clubs at bay during the winter, but those clubs will return for the teenager’s signatures in the summer. Leeds even offered him a new deal in January with improved terms. The player agreed to it and now his contract runs until the summer of 2028.
Gray in Demand
However, he could still end up parting ways with the club in the summer if they fail to gain promotion to the Premier League. Liverpool and Crystal Palace are both keen on his signatures. And Leeds United are bracing themselves for offers for the youngster.
The Merseyside club are looking to add another quality midfielder to their ranks despite having completed an overhaul last summer. They feel Gray could be a great addition to their team because of his versatility, and he could help them in the long run. Liverpool are quite serious about their pursuit, and they have been monitoring him for a while.
Even Crystal Palace are keen on his signatures. They are currently fighting for survival in the English top flight and if they manage to do so, they will look to reinforce their squad. The Eagles believe Gray is a special talent, and they are willing to battle it out for him.
