Back to the Premier League Newsfeed

Demarai Gray's new Leicester contract 'is in the final instalments', says Craig Shakespeare as he implores winger to follow Cristiano Ronaldo's lead during his time at Manchester United

Demarai Gray is close to signing a new contract at Leicester with boss Craig Shakespeare insisting he should use Cristiano Ronaldo as inspiration.

The winger has been in talks with the club over a new deal with the Foxes having rejected bids from Bournemouth and Crystal Palace over the summer.

Gray is set to start Tuesday's Carabao Cup game against Liverpool at the King Power Stadium having struggled for consistency since joining from Birmingham for £3.5million in 2016.

Leicester City winger Demarai Gray is close to signing a new deal at the club
Leicester City winger Demarai Gray is close to signing a new deal at the club
Manager Craig Shakespeare revealed the news saying that the deal 'is in the final instalments'
Manager Craig Shakespeare revealed the news saying that the deal 'is in the final instalments'

He has scored three goals in all competitions - making just 10 league starts - and his end product has been criticised.