Sheffield United linked with Leicester City's Demarai Gray - Here's why it might not happen

Sheffield United have been linked with a possible move for Demarai Gray, the Leicester City outcast whose contract at the King Power Stadium expires in the summer.
By Danny Hall
Published 6th Jan 2021, 16:23 BST
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The England U21 international, who scored against the Blades for the Foxes in an EFL Cup tie back in 2017, has resigned himself to leaving Leicester this summer, with the Blades reported to be interested in his services alongside the likes of Southampton and Leeds.

Marseille have also reportedly been in contact with Gray, and teams abroad can tie him up on a pre-contract agreement this month ahead of signing him in the summer.

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The link makes some sense, in that United are desperate for creativity - which Gray could provide.

But Chris Wilder, the United manager, says he is working in the loan market in January.

Gray is predominantly a winger - which United predominantly don't play with - but Wilder has shown with Oli Burke that he is open to trying to mould players into different positions.

But Gray is hardly prolific, finding the net for Leicester just 10 times in 133 career league games.

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He's also reported to be on around £55,000 a week, a fair way above the wage ceiling at Bramall Lane, and will be well aware of United's standing in the table - and the prospect that they could be playing Championship football next season.

Sheffield United have been linked with Demarai Gray - and Leicester City could end up losing winger for nothing, as his contract heads into its final six months. Roma and Benfica have also been credited with an interest in the ex-England youth starSheffield United have been linked with Demarai Gray - and Leicester City could end up losing winger for nothing, as his contract heads into its final six months. Roma and Benfica have also been credited with an interest in the ex-England youth star
Sheffield United have been linked with Demarai Gray - and Leicester City could end up losing winger for nothing, as his contract heads into its final six months. Roma and Benfica have also been credited with an interest in the ex-England youth star

Benfica, Marseille and Monaco have also been credited with an interest in Gray, but signing for Southampton may prove too good to turn down if Ralph Hasenhüttl's impressive side decide to firm up their interest.

Related topics:Leicester CityChris WilderBladesSouthamptonFoxes

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