Leeds United confirm £40m Liverpool target has signed a new deal with the club until 2028

The new deal is valid until June 2028 with the 17-year-old deciding to continue his development in the Championship and hopefully the Premier League next season.

The midfielder has been trusted heavily by Daniel Farke this season with the German coach playing him in 28 matches during the current campaign.

Gray has impressed everyone at Leeds and that has earned him a new long-term contract but it was also to fend off interest from other clubs.

According to the Daily Mail, Liverpool are one club interested in Gray and were planning on making a £40m move for the youngster this summer.

That plan has taken a blow with this latest news as Jurgen Klopp is keen to add more midfielders to his squad.

The report states that Crystal Palace and Everton also have an interest in the Leeds star and if any of these clubs want Gray this summer, a big fee worth over £40m will likely have to be paid.

The 17 year old has enjoyed a meteoric rise and despite his tender age, he has played 25 times in the Championship this season and become a key component of the side’s promotion push.

According to reports, United, Liverpool, Everton and Crystal Palace were all prepared to pay £40m to snap up the talented midfielder this summer.

However, after putting pen to paper, his value will certainly have increased.