Coach had 'big trust' teen ace Gray would sign new contract

Daniel Farke insists the process of tying Harry Gray down to a new contract was "relatively straightforward" despite the Leeds United youngster's growing list of big-name admirers

- by KYLE NEWBOULD.

Gray turned 17 earlier this month and subsequently signed what Leeds labelled a 'long-term' contract on Tuesday. Although the club opted against divulging the exact length of those terms, FIFA regulations state it cannot go beyond three years for players under 18 and is therefore likely to run until 2027 or 2028.