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Simon Grayson comments on Leeds United ace Kemar Roofe’s future

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Leeds United star Kemar Roofe is reportedly on the radar of Newcastle United, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Southampton among other clubs.

Kemar Roofe of Leeds United celebrates socring his sides third goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Leeds United at Villa Park on December 23, 2018 in...

Simon Grayson has suggested on Sky Sports that there is no need for Kemar Roofe to leave Leeds United anytime soon.

Roofe is one of the best players in the Championship and has been superb for Leeds so far this season.

The 26-year-old striker has scored 14 goals and provided two assists in 21 Championship appearances for the Whites so far this season, according to WhoScored.

The former West Bromwich Albion prospect, who can also operate as a winger, has been linked with moves away.

According to The Mirror, Newcastle United in the Premier League are interested in Roofe (click here to read more), while The Sunday Mirror (print edition, page 66, November 4, 2018) claimed that Wolverhampton Wanderers, Crystal Palace and Southampton are monitoring the 26-year-old (click here to read more).

Turkish outlet CNN Turk recently reported that Galatasaray want Roofe (click here to read more).

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Former Leeds defender and manager Grayson believes that there is no need for Roofe to leave Elland Road.

Grayson told Sky Sports regarding Roofe’s future: “He is playing with huge amount of confidence, he is scoring goals for them, he is an icon in the city and for the football club. Why would he want to go anywhere else?”

Kemar Roofe of Leeds United heads in to scores his sides third goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Blackburn Rovers at Elland Road on December 26, 2018 in...