Liverpool are interested in Leeds United star Archie Gray, 18

Liverpool are considering a summer move for Leeds United star midfielder Archie Gray, according to reports.

Leeds suffered play-off pain at Wembley on Sunday as they lost 1-0 to Southampton and missed out on promotion back to the Premier League despite finishing the season third and collecting 90 points.

As a result of missing out on promotion, the Whites are believed to have to sell a number of key players this summer, with Gray and winger Crysencio Summerville the most likely candidates to leave.

Liverpool are interested in Gray

Gray was a standout performer for Daniel Farke’s side last season and was named Young Player of the Season.

The 18-year-old is a midfielder but can also play at right-back and scored on his England Under-21 debut earlier this year.

Gray, a product of Leeds’ academy, made 52 appearances in all competitions last season, 44 of which came in the Championship.

Leeds will be desperate to keep one of their own, but losing promotion means they could be forced to sell.

HITC reports that Liverpool, along with fellow Premier League clubs Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City, are all interested in the teenager, who is regarded as one of the best young prospects in English football.

Gray only signed a new deal in January, which could run until 2028, but despite that interest is high in the youngster, with the report adding that German giants Bayern Munich are also weighing up a move for the Leeds star.

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New Liverpool boss Arne Slot will be desperate to strengthen his squad and with Thiago gone, there could be room for Gray in midfield alongside Endo, Ryan Gravenberch and Curtis Jones.

The midfielder is believed to be valued at around £51m, which given his age and how much he could fetch would seem like a bargain in the current market.