Loan transfer on the cards for Leeds United man on one condition this summer – Sky Sports pundit

Paul Robinson assesses Crew’s summer transfer plan at Leeds

Sky Sports pundit Paul Robinson reckons the Wales youth international’s short-term future depends heavily on what happens with Leeds in the play-offs this month.

Should Leeds go up, a loan move to the Championship or top of League One is suggested by the former Leeds goalkeeper, while speaking to MOT Leeds News:

“I think the fans should be delighted because they’ve got some good youngsters and Archie Gray is just the culmination of what’s happened this season.

“I think with Crew and others, the manager has shown with Archie Gray that he’s not afraid to play youngsters if they’re good enough and fit enough.

“He integrates them into first-team training so the manager understands what he has available. A big part of these kids’ futures, whether on loan or not, depends on what league Leeds have next season.

“In the Championship it would allow them to be involved in the team and get game time. If Leeds are in the Premier League I think it’s a completely different opportunity where they go out on loan in the Championship or top of League One and start their career there.

“It’s always difficult to hit the ground running in the Premier League. Without inside knowledge, it’s the manager who will make those calls and he’s not afraid of the likes of Archie Gray.”

Crew is the next Leeds talent to break through

Robinson is right here, there’s no point in thinking about the Crew’s rush to a competitive debut if we’re in the Premier League next season.