Archie Gray set for Brentford medical as £40m Leeds United exit imminent — YEP 29/6/24
By Will Jackson
Brentford are in pole position to sign Leeds United’s Archie
Gray after agreeing personal terms
Leeds United youngster Archie Gray is close to sealing a
move to Premier League side Brentford. Reports emerged earlier today of the
Bees' interest and as reported by the Athletic, Gray has now agreed personal
terms to join Thomas Frank's side.
As such, the midfielder is ready to undergo a medical in the
capital, with a deal with Leeds being the last hurdle Brentford must clear to
bag Gray. It is understood that a fee of £40 million plus potential add-ons has
been agreed upon, but the two clubs are yet to officially shake hands, with a
payment schedule still being discussed.
That means the door remains open for other clubs to make an
approach for Gray and the news of Brentford's progress might just force those
who have been linked for much of the summer to enter the frame. Chelsea and
Tottenham are understood to have been in talks with the Whites, while the likes
of Manchester United, Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool have all reportedly been
following the youngster's situation with interest.
Brentford are the team who have made the first move, though,
stealing a march on their competition before the end of the current accountancy
period, and should the 18-year-old put pen to paper in west London, it would be
seen as something of a coup. The deal would see Gray given the opportunity to
test himself in the Premier League for the first time and Frank's side have the
advantage of being able to offer Gray a clear route into the first-team.
As such, the 18-year-old would fancy his chances of being
able to force his way into the Bees' starting line-up. What position Frank
might see Gray playing, though, will only become clear if he makes the move.