Leeds reject Brentford’s £35m bid for Archie Gray – The Irish News

Leeds have rejected a bid of around £35million from Brentford for 18-year-old Archie Gray.

News agency PA understands the West Yorkshire club did not want to accept the structure of the deal for the England Under-21 international and will only sell on their terms.

Gray played last season as Leeds’ quest for an immediate return to the Premier League ended with a 1-0 defeat to Southampton in the Sky Bet Championship play-off final at Wembley.

Gray, a midfielder who also operated as a right-back last season, could leave Elland Road this summer as there is interest from other Premier League clubs.

Chelsea and Tottenham are among those chasing Gray, who signed a new long-term contract in January.

Leeds are under pressure to at least make a lucrative sale to comply with Financial Fair Play rules after failing to return to the top flight.

Gray, who made his senior debut in a 2-2 draw with Cardiff in August and has made 44 Championship appearances, is among the club’s most valuable assets.

Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville and Italy forward Wilfried Gnonto are among the club’s other bankable assets that could be sold.