Tottenham Hotspur are chasing this Leeds United ace: should Postecoglu go for him?

In a recent report, The Athletic stated that Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on Leeds United ace Archie Gray. It has been mentioned that Spurs would face competition from Borussia Dortmund in the race to land the England midfielder this summer.

Gray has had an impressive campaign at the Yorkshire club recently, as he produced a number of eye-catching displays for them in the middle of the park. The 18-year-old made 52 appearances for Leeds last season, scoring one goal and picking up a number of assists on all fronts.

The talented teenager has been a decent performer at both ends of the pitch based on his average of 2.1 tackles, 0.7 interceptions, 0.6 clearances and 1.0 dribbles per game in the EFL Championship. He was also keen to distribute the ball from midfield having completed 83.9% of his attempted passes in the second tier of English football (stats via whoscored).

His current contract at Elland Road will expire in the summer of 2028. So it won’t be easy for the north London club to get him on the cheap in this transfer window.

English midfielder no. Leeds United’s 22 Archie Gray (R) runs away from Nigerian midfielder No. Southampton’s 07 Joe Aribo (L) during the English Championship play-off final soccer match between Leeds United and Southampton at Wembley Stadium in London on May 26, 2024. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)

Gray loves a tackle and can time his challenges well to win the ball back for his team in his own half. He doesn’t mind putting his foot through the ball when needed and can make some driving runs with the ball from midfield.

However, the English prospect must find a way to improve his offensive contributions. Furthermore, there are some concerns about whether he can replicate his good form in top-flight football if Spurs manage to bring him on board this summer.

Gray would add more energy and dynamism to Tottenham boss Angelos Postecoglu’s midfield department. He is good enough to fight for a regular starting place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next season.

However, Postecoglu will have to be patient with his progress if he is to get the best out of Gray at the north London club. All in all, it makes sense that Spurs would try to look for someone of his ability before the end of this transfer window.