Replacing Archie Gray with this Tottenham ace would be unwise for Leeds United for one reason – View

Archie Gray is a lingering concern for fans after seeing him shine as an 18-year-old in the Championship, but Leeds are preparing for that eventuality.

Leeds could turn to Tottenham’s Oliver Skipp to replace Archie Gray

Athletic said this week that Leeds’ transfer strategy this summer will naturally be centered around players who end up leaving.

They will therefore need replacement and that is the case with Gray who could easily bring Leeds one of their biggest sales if he leaves.

The report reveals that one player the club could make a move for is Tottenham’s Oliver Skipp, who played for Daniel Farke on loan at Norwich in 20/21 as the German lifted his second league title at Carrow fruit

Skipp has been on the brink of involvement under Ange Postecoglou and the former Spurs managers, indicating that a move for the 23-year-old could be the best course of action going forward.

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Replacing Gray with Skipp would be a mistake for Leeds

Losing Gray would be a massive blow to Leeds next season, even if he ends up bringing in a monstrous amount of money.

What we’d be losing is a generational number eight talent, and the way to directly replace him wouldn’t be with Skipp.

The Spurs man would be a very, very good signing to play in the pivot double, but the loss of Gray means we won’t have a box-to-box eight that can get involved in the final third with goals. and assists.

Alongside Gray we currently have Ethan Ampadu, Glen Kamara and Ilia Gruev – all deep-lying midfielders like Skipp, which would make it four competing for two spots in the squad.

If Leeds let Gray go, they would need someone more thoughtful along the lines of a Gustavo Hamer or Gabriel Sara, or at least a player of that profile, rather than a depth signing like Skipp.