Leeds United transfer news: Borussia Dortmund ‘trying to lure’ star to Germany

Borussia Dortmund They seem to have set their sights on trying to sign one of the Leeds UnitedHis star men during the summer transfer window.

Having missed out on an immediate return to the Premier League, Leeds will need to cash in on at least one of their most prized assets.

However, the Yorkshire giants are not short in this department Archie GrayCrysencio Summerville and Georginio Rutter all of great value.

From Dortmund’s perspective, they have generally taken the approach of acquiring the services of youngsters or players with the potential to be sold for profit at a later date.

That goes for the aforementioned trio, with the Champions League runners-up claiming to be trying to win the race for one of their signatures.

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Conformable IMAGEsports director Sven Mislintat “trying to lure” Gray to the Westfalenstadion.

The report claims that Dortmund believe the time is right to try and secure the services of the 18-year-old, who has admirers across Europe.

Despite only turning 18 in March, the teenager made a total of 47 starts and five substitute appearances in all competitions during 2023-24.

Gray is understood to be keen to secure a move to Dortmund, potentially feeling he will receive more top-flight minutes there than at a major club in England at this stage of his career.

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Are Leeds likely to sell?

With Gray under contract at Elland Road until 2028, Leeds can certainly afford to hold tight when it comes to dealing with the future prospect.

Leeds will be one of the favorites for promotion to the Championship next season and Gray is a valuable and versatile member of the side Daniel Farkehis team.

In the grand scheme of things, however, much may depend on whether Leeds agree to sell Summerville, who is understood to have widespread interest due to his contract having just two years left to run.

While Rutter will also be considered for sale, with Leeds insisting on bids in excess of £30m to give the go-ahead, the 22-year-old has only enhanced his reputation since his arrival from Hoffenheim in January 2023.

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