Leeds United fans have been clamouring for Harry Gray to be involved in the Premier League very soon, and a new contract ought to be sorted as soon as possible for the teenage forward.

United’s current main weakness in the Premier League is consistently taking chances. One left-field suggestion that frequently crops up is throwing teenager Harry Gray into the mix.

Having given Gray his senior debut at 16 back in April, Daniel Farke has made it clear that he’s not going to rush the forward’s development.

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It seems a foregone conclusion that Leeds will tie down Gray to a new contract as soon as they can. The player himself is sure to be incredibly eager to get a deal agreed too, given his family affiliations.

However, there’s always the lingering fear that a big club could put forward an enticing offer. Speculation of Spurs’ long-running interest persists in the background.

The North London club notably signed Gray’s older brother Archie for £40million and reportedly hold interest in the younger brother.

Harry Gray was a heartwarming part of Leeds United’s title celebrations. (Action Images/Matthew Childs)

Now, Leeds’ hopes of getting a first professional contract thrashed out have been given a nudge in the right direction, with Gray now eligible to sign such a deal.

Turning 17 today, Gray can now put pen to paper on professional terms and shut the door on any clubs trying to lure him away.

His agemates Finlay Gorman (Manchester City) and Oliver Boast (Spurs) both left before the age of 17. Leeds powerless to stop it outside of negotiating compensation, both bringing in sizeable sums.

Leeds United have to get Harry Gray tied down to a new contract ASAP

There probably isn’t huge pressure on the club to get Gray tied down. Everyone at the club (including him) wants it to happen.

That being said, getting it done sooner rather than later would represent decisive business from the club and a statement of intent.

It’s not likely that we’re going to see him play often, if at all this season in the Premier League. Although, tying down such a talent would be huge in the long term.

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