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title: "Leeds United: Contact made with Watford over Andre Gray"
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# Leeds United: Contact made with Watford over Andre Gray

**Leeds United have been in contact with Premier League side Watford over the potential transfer of Andre Gray, [according to Phil Hay](https://twitter.com/PhilHay_/status/1217013630828535808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1217013630828535808&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmotleedsnews.com%2Fnews%2Fphil-hay-delivers-transfer-update-after-leeds-contact-watford-over-move-for-andre-gray%2F).**

However, [The Athletic’s journalist](https://twitter.com/PhilHay_/status/1217013630828535808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1217013630828535808&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmotleedsnews.com%2Fnews%2Fphil-hay-delivers-transfer-update-after-leeds-contact-watford-over-move-for-andre-gray%2F) has claimed that the Hornets rejected any chance of a move for the Englishman. The Yorkshire side will be looking for a swift conclusion on the matter after seeing Eddie Nketiah return to Arsenal after he was recalled by the north London giants.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/THE-BREAKDOWN.png)

Tyler Roberts’ injury mixed with Nketiah’s departure means Patrick Bamford is the only fit centre forward at the club, posing a big danger to the club’s promotions hopes. Both Brentford, second-place, and West Bromwich Albion, first-place, have scored more goals than Marcelo Bielsa’s side, showing the strength of their promotion hopes in comparison to the Whites [(via BBC)](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/championship/table).

The forward has struggled for both goals and starts at the relegation-threatened club recently and a move may well seem an attractive prospect for all three parties. The England C international has started none of the last nine games, notching up just two goals all campaign and if a replacement can be secured you’d like to think his departure would be likely [(via Transfermarkt)](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/andre-gray/leistungsdaten/spieler/120565).

Comparison between the Gray and Leeds’ number nine make for interesting reading. The [former Burnley man](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/131487/Show/Andre-Gray) may only have two goals, to [Bamford’s 10](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/109670/Show/Patrick-Bamford), however, with an average of just 1.1 shots per game, in contrast to the former Middlesbrough man’s 3.3, it shows he lacked the supply to make a big impact.

After their performance against [Arsenal](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50976532) and [Sheffield Wednesday](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50990353), he wouldn’t be short of goal scoring chances if signed by the club. The Whites outperformed their opponents when it came to shots on goal, but, lacked potency in crucial moments.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Verdict.png)

While he may be 28-years-old, a potential £10.8m price tag, suggested by [Transfermarkt,](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/andre-gray/leistungsdaten/spieler/120565) shows he could be a cheap and cheerful option for the remainder of this season. And with [over 85 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/andre-gray/leistungsdaten/spieler/120565) in the top-flight and in the second-tier, his experience could prove valuable for the promotion push and, potentially, in the Premier League next season.

***Leeds fans, what do you think of a potential deal for Gray? Join the discussion below!***