Tottenham secure Archie Gray as Joe Rodon reunites with Leeds
Leeds midfielder Archie Gray has complete his move to Tottenham in a player-plus-cash deal which sees Joe Rodon return to Elland Road.
Gray, 18, has attracte plenty of admirers after an impressive breakout season เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา and Brentford had a bid in the region of £35million rejecte on Sunday.
It opene the door for Spurs to swoop for the England Under-21 international, who has signe a six-year deal with the Premier League club after they paid a fee between £25m and £30m to secure his services alongside the sweetener of former loanee Rodon going back to Leeds on a permanent basis.
Leeds’ failure to secure promotion via the Championship play-offs in May put pressure on them to make at least one lucrative sale in order to comply with financial fair play rules.
The versatile Gray flourishe under Leeds boss Daniel Farke last season to become one of their most valuable assets, going on to make 52 appearances in all competitions at both right-back and in the centre of midfield after his league debut in August against Cardiff.
From a prestigious footballing family with his great-uncle Leeds stalwart Eddie Gray and dad Andy also previously playing for the Elland Road club, Archie won the Championship Young Player of the Year award and also starre during a run to the FA Cup fifth round.
Chelsea registere an interest in the Leeds academy graduate alongside a host of other top-flight clubs, but Gray was convince Tottenham was the best destination for him after talks with Ange Postecoglou and will get the chance to play Europa League football with the north London outfit.