Liverpool may soon have to trade the top player, so they’ve been encouraged to sign Leeds United’s £50 million-rated Archie Gray.
Gray may have what it takes to become a celebrity based on his ancestry. During his professional career, his father, Andy, was a valuable attacker for several teams and appeared in the Premier League a few times for Leeds and Sunderland.
Although Gray, 17, did not play for the Whites in the Premier League, he did come off the bench when he was 16 years old.
Currently in third place, Leeds are soaring high, and he’s doing a fine job of working his way up the ranks, having started all but three Championship games this season.
In one form or another, he might not be long from now playing in the Premier League. The Whites have a decent chance of making a quick comeback this season.
Gray has further options for getting to the top level. As they prepare for a world without Michael Olise, Crystal Palace has grown fond of him despite the winger’s numerous links to larger teams.
Another far bigger potential destination in the Premier League has just opened up for Gray, too.
Liverpool readying swoop for £50m-rated Gray
Indeed, the Daily Mail reports Liverpool are ‘preparing a summer bid’ for the midfielder.
Comparisons to Trent Alexander-Arnold are mentioned in that report – Gray can play both in midfield and at right-back – and given how impactful he’s been for the Reds during his career, that Gray is a similar player will be one reason for their interest.
Leeds’ reluctance to sell is noted, and that makes a lot of sense given how well the 17-year-old is progressing.
As such, it’s stated they are looking for between £40-50million if they’re to let him go.
Liverpool given encouragement over Gray move
With that being said, Leeds might not be in a position to demand that much.
Indeed, with the report stating the Reds want to move for Gray in the summer, by that time, he’ll have just a year remaining on his deal at Elland Road.
The Whites may therefore be forced to cash in at that point, but Liverpool could chance their arm with a lower offer, knowing if nobody else comes in, Gray could then become available on a free, or they could get a reduced deal.
Whether they’d risk that is another question, as it’s likely Gray will have more suitors by next summer as he continues progressing.
Liverpool would likely not want to give anyone else the chance to snap him up given how keen on the midfielder they seem to be. In any case, it seems the Reds are ready to make their move, whatever formula they use to do so in.
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