LEEDS, July 1 Betandsured. Harry Gray’s future is set to be resolved in the coming days, with Huddersfield Town and Sheffield Wednesday emerging as the favourites to secure the Leeds United teenager on another League One loan .
The 17 year old forward, younger brother of Tottenham’s Archie and scion of one of Leeds United’s most celebrated footballing dynasties, impressed during a loan spell at Rotherham United in the second half of last season. Gray made 20 starts for the Millers, scoring three goals and registering one assist in a side that ultimately suffered relegation to League Two .
His performances have attracted considerable interest. According to reports, Huddersfield, Sheffield Wednesday, Barnsley and Wigan Athletic are all keen on taking the England youth international for the upcoming campaign . However, Huddersfield and Sheffield Wednesday are said to be the frontrunners .
The prospect of a member of the Gray family crossing the West Yorkshire divide is not universally appealing to the Huddersfield faithful, but the teenager’s potential could prove persuasive. Gray has developed an outstanding goalscoring record at academy level, scoring 15 goals in 22 appearances for Leeds’ U 21 team .
A move to Martin Drury’s Huddersfield side would offer a compelling platform for Gray’s development. As a club expected to challenge for promotion, the Terriers could provide the pressure and expectation that mirrors what he would eventually face at Leeds, while a side that dominates possession would create regular opportunities in the final third .
Leeds are expected to sanction another loan move for Gray, with his long term development the priority . Parent club officials will be closely monitoring the destination and assessing which club can offer the forward regular minutes and an environment conducive to his growth .
The decision is anticipated in the coming days, as the next chapter in the Gray family’s storied footballing history prepares to be written.
