Reasons Revealed: Manutd Leave The Race For Talented English Born Midfielder
Manchester United potential target, Archie Gray, has been advised to against joining Manchester United in the future by former Leeds player Don Goodman.
The 17 year old has had a breakout season this year where he has played 38 times for Leeds as they sat third in the Championship and only five points off the top of the table in the early days of the championship, seeking immediate promotion back to the Premier League.
Leeds United could not get a direct promotion to the Premier League and were relegated to go through the play-off rounds at Wembley against Southampton.
Southampton for the tickets to the Premier League after defeating Leeds in a mouthwatering encounter at Wembley.
Archie Gray’s future now lies on the balance with multiple interested in snapping up the Leeds sensation from the championship.
The youngster, 18 today, has starred for Leeds in the Championship this season, having mostly played at right-back despite being a natural midfield pivot.
The young midfielder has been a vital cog in the Leeds machine this year and his performances have received rave reviews from all over the country, so much so that the Durham born player was linked to a move to Old Trafford back in January.
Gray’s rise is said to have caught the attention of several Premier League clubs, including Man United. He admitted in February that he had no intention of leaving mid-season despite January exit links but his future at Leeds could depend on promotion.
Why Archie Gray can’t sign for Man Utd
It was reported that United would be interested in bringing him in to helpcreate good squad depth for United.
Speaking to MOT Leeds News, former striker Don Goodman commented on the player’s future by stating, “when you’re that young, you’re still a boy in real terms playing in a man’s world.
It can be emotionally and physically draining. But he’s just ploughed on and is absolute quality.
It’s really important for Leeds to get back to the Premier League if they want to keep him. If not then he will end up a Premier League player with someone else”.
However, the former Leeds man was less sure that the youngster’s future would be at Old Trafford.
“It’s a tough one because of the history and the rivalry between the sides, going back many, many years. Being a member of the Gray family, I’m sure he’s fully up to speed with the dislike those two football clubs have”.
“Whether it comes down to that remains to be seen. But, if I’m honest, at the moment he could probably get better options than Manchester United”.
“That’s looking at it purely from a football perspective, rather than looking at their stature as one of the biggest clubs in the world.
He is absolutely flying, and I don’t think I’ve seen a 17-year-old play with such authority and class in my time”.
Although player like Eric Cantona, Rio Ferdinand and Alan Smith have all crossed the Pennines divide to go to Old Trafford, but that was a different era.
Archie Gray has been told he can “get better options than Manchester United” in the summer transfer market ahead of a possible move away from Leeds United.
