According to reports in both the BBC and Sky Sports over the last 24 hours, Premier League side Leicester City have activated Demarai Gray's release clause - which is believed to be £3.75million pounds.
The 19-year-old winger, currently at Championship club Birmingham City, was left out of his side's matchday squad to face Brentford yesterday - meaning that the Blues were without im for the first time this campaign in all competitions.
Teenage startlet continuing to attract interest
In the last week of 2015, we reported the fact that Gray himself publicly stated his happiness to stay at St. Andrews, but also admitted he was unsure about what would happen in the future, thus refusing to rule out a possible switch in future.
His consistent displays on the flank, have impressed plenty of potential suitors though. Considering his age and obvious talent, he's proven himself as a potentially great player in the not-too-distant future, holding his own in a very competitive and physical league.
Foxes eager to improve
In spite of their quite remarkable start to the League campaign, Claudio Ranieri will be the first to tell you that his side can still continue to improve. In terms of recognised wingers though, they are seemingly short in that attacking department.
Riyad Mahrez has been in excellent form this term, with plenty of goals and assists to his name. Collectively, Ranieri will be eager to lessen the workload upon the Algerian as well as Jamie Vardy in terms of goals scored and chances created. Jeffrey Schlupp has been efficient wherever used - either in a defensive-minded position or midfield, whilst Marc Albrighton has been working tirelessly in every game to help contribute as much as possible.
Nathan Dyer hasn't particularly reached the heights supporters would have expected of him, following his loan switch from Swansea, and Gray could add plenty in terms of attacking movement and a reliable outlet to pass towards on the wing - a player who can create chances with no hesitation, having a tendency to dribble past players along the way.
The proposed move could be complete in the coming days, but there is also the possibility that he'd be loaned back to Birmingham for the remainder of the season, similarly to the conditions of Wilfried Zaha's move to Manchester United back in 2013.
