Manchester City are lining up a huge move for Leeds United starlet Harry Gray, with Elland Road braced for serious interest.
Gray only signed a new contract earlier this season in an attempt to cool transfer talk, but that hasn’t stopped Europe’s elite from circling. Widely viewed as the brightest prospect at Thorp Arch, the teenage forward has already attracted attention from Tottenham — and now City have joined the race.
The younger brother of Archie Gray, Harry is a lifelong Leeds fan and has already made his first-team debut. While he’s yet to feature in the Premier League, his potential is obvious to everyone watching.
Man City Planning a “Massive Deal”
According to Alan Nixon (via Patreon, 21 December), Manchester City are preparing what’s been described as a “massive” move for Gray.
The 17-year-old is seen as a future starter at Leeds, which could push his valuation to around £40 million. City have reportedly tracked him for some time and now expect to make a formal move, with a potential swap deal also being discussed.
Nixon even name-dropped Kalvin Phillips as a possible part of negotiations, but his current wages at the Etihad are believed to be a major stumbling block. While a return to Elland Road would be welcomed by fans, it looks unlikely as part of any deal for Gray.
International Tug-of-War Adds to the Hype
Gray isn’t just attracting club interest. He’s also at the centre of a battle between England and Scotland over his international future — another sign of just how highly rated he is.
That same tug-of-war now looks set to play out at club level as well, with Leeds under increasing pressure to fend off interest from the very top.
Leeds Must Hold Firm
On paper, £40m for a player who has only featured once under Daniel Farke sounds tempting. That kind of money could be spread across the squad and strengthen Leeds in January.
But talents like Harry Gray don’t come around often.
If his development goes to plan, he could easily be worth double that figure in a few years. Leeds already have the foundations of their future attack in place — letting Gray go now could prove a huge regret.
For Leeds, this should be simple: do not bow to City. Not this season, not yet.
