Source: Team_Talk
Whites told Gradel is not for sale
The skilful winger, who has just turned 22, has made a big impression off the bench during his loan spell at Elland Road.[LNB]Although Gradel has predominantly featured as a substitute, he has already scooped three man-of-the-match awards.[LNB]It had been mooted Leeds could try and secure his services permanently in January, something Leicester boss Nigel Pearson is against.[LNB]Pearson only loaned out the winger in a bid to boost his match fitness and insists his long-term future remains at the Walkers Stadium.[LNB]"He's not for sale - it's as simple as that," Pearson told the Yorkshire Evening Post. "Max is a player who has had limited opportunities here this season and that's why he is on loan.[LNB]"It gives him an opportunity to be playing games, which is important to us, while it's difficult for him to get in our side."[LNB][LNB]
