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Archie Gray was expected to complete a move to Brentford from Leeds United with The 49ers needing to sell for financial reasons, but Graham Smyth and Fabrizio Romano provide a new twist. Reports emerged on Saturday evening that Leeds were going to cash in on Gray amid a bid worth £40m from Brentford. Profit & Sustainability rules the reason for the club’s decision to accept an offer for Gray. Indeed, clubs have to submit their finances on June 30 and Leeds reportedly needed to sell a big-name player and rake in some cash in order to comply with the rules and avoid a points deduction this month…

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