Report: Leicester outcast on Leeds’ radar; Rodgers admitted he could go with deal expiring

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The Leicester City winger Demarai Gray is on the radar of Leeds United, according to The Daily Mail.

Gray, who is in the final year of his contract at Leicester, has already been linked with moves to Tottenham Hotspur (Times) and Newcastle United (Telegraph) this summer.

Unlike Leeds, though, both clubs have strengthened in his position, bringing in Gareth Bale (Tottenham) and Ryan Fraser (Newcastle).

And that could leave Leeds with a clearer path to Gray’s signature, should the Whites pursue a deal for the 24-year-old.

Gray has failed to make any of Leicester’s Premier League squads this season, with his only action coming in the EFL Cup.

And his future at the King Power Stadium looks even more bleak after the Foxes signed Cengiz Under from Roma last week.

Leeds are in talks to sign another winger, Gyrano Kerk, from FC Utrecht, according to The Daily Mail.

Kerk, though, is unproven outside of the Netherlands, whereas Gray has played more than 100 times at Premier League level, which could appeal to the newly-promoted side.

Speaking to Leicestershire Live earlier this month, the Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers said: “While he (Gray) is here, he will always be respected for his quality and what he has.

“I’ll always analyse players in training and then pick a squad that we feel can get us the result. He’s clearly in his last year, he hasn’t signed another deal. I’ll always respect Demarai and what his wishes are and at this moment in time, he’s working very hard to play a part while he’s here, so we’ll see how that evolves over the course of the season.

“That will be up to him (whether he leaves). I’ve really enjoyed working with Demarai, he’s a good guy.

“He’s been here since he was a young player but he’s now 24, but it will be whether he wants to continue in the role he’s playing here or whether he sees himself going out to become a starter.

“What I know is that he’s a good guy and he’s got talent, that’s for sure, and while he’s here, we’ll always look to help him improve that talent. We’ll see how that goes.”

Leeds fans – would Gray be a good addition?