Bayern target should copy Bellingham's Dortmund move instead

James Shearman

• Updated: 18 Apr 2024 21:55 BST
• 3 min read

Leeds United midfielder Archie Gray is subject to interest from Bayern Munich, although he would be better off joining Borussia Dortmund.

German journalist Florian Plettenberg is reporting that Bayern are 'monitoring the development of the 18-year-old.'

However, he adds that Gray is not a 'hot topic' for the Bavarian club at this stage.

Nevertheless, joining England captain Harry Kane at Bayern would not be the right move for the youngster.

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Archie Gray's next move

First of all, if the Whites gain promotion to the Premier League, Gray would surely stay at least another season, given that he is a genuine fan of the club.

But, if Leeds were to remain in the Championship, he might want to leave in order to test himself at a higher level.

The 18-year-old would have plenty of suitors, including Bayern, but he would benefit from going to a club that could guarantee him plenty of gametime.

One club that has an excellent reputation for developing young players is fellow Bundesliga club Dortmund.

Jude Bellingham is the perfect example - he left his boyhood club, Birmingham City, for Dortmund in 2020.

Bellingham had the choice of Manchester United and other top teams but chose to go to the place where he would thrive as a footballer, which he did for three seasons before joining Real Madrid.

Meanwhile, Jadon Sancho and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens are two Englishmen that are currently doing well at Dortmund.

Archie Gray would be smart to follow suit.