OFFICIAL: Tottenham complete signing of Leeds United midfielder Archie Gray

Cameron Smith

Updated: 2 Jul 2024 11:03 BST
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Tottenham Hotspur have officially completed the signing of Leeds United youngster Archie Gray.

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The Premier League side have paid a reported €41.25 million (£35m) for the midfielder and he has signed a six-year deal in north London.

Gray broke into Leeds’ first-team last season and he racked up 52 appearances in all competitions as Daniel Farke’s side finished third in the Championship.

A versatile player, Gray played at right-back and in central midfield on his way to winning the Championship’s Young Player of the Year and Apprentice of the Season awards for 2023-24.

Brentford were expected to sign Gray last week, but the Bees were unable to agree a payment structure with Leeds and the proposed move collapsed.

Tottenham soon swooped and Ange Postecoglou’s side have now confirmed Gray’s arrival.

In a separate transaction, Tottenham defender Joe Rodon, who spent last season on loan at Leeds, has moved to Elland Road on a permanent deal.

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Archie Gray joins Tottenham

Gray is Spurs’ third signing of the summer, with Lucas Bergvall arriving from Djurgardens for €10m and Timo Werner re-joining the club on loan from RB Leipzig.

Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool were all interested in signing Gray before Tottenham agreed a deal with Leeds.

The teenager made his England U21 debut against Azerbaijan in March and he marked the occasion with a goal. He then started at right-back versus Luxembourg just four days later and bagged an assist in a 7-0 win.

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