‘Archie Gray the winner’ as £35m Tottenham exit development emerges
Archie Gray has been arguably the most consistent player at Tottenham since signing from Leeds United last summer.
The 19-year-old has had a superb season despite being utilised in a whole host of positions by Ange Postecoglou in North London.
The Australian head coach has dealt with staggering injury issues in his defensive line, and the ex-Leeds United man has filled in to excellent effect.
With that being said, his career prospects only look set to improve moving into the new campaign after a fresh Spurs exit update.
Gray to step up after £35m Tottenham sale
Despite playing as a centre-back and a right-back mainly this year, the teenager’s usual position is as a central midfielder from his Elland Road days.
The Englishman will be hoping to do exactly that next season in N17 as he becomes more experienced after a first full campaign in the Premier League.
This could be helped by work in the transfer market after Kevin Danso signed in the winter to help cover at the heart of defence.
Gray could also benefit from a sale in the midfield as Yves Bissouma looks likely to make a move away from North London after a poor season.
TEAMtalk reported on 26 March that Aston Villa are interested in the Mali international as Unai Emery is an admirer of the midfielder.
Spurs are said to be holding out for a fee in the region of £35million for the 28-year-old despite being far from his best since moving to the capital.
This could prove to be the perfect deal for Gray, who would likely be afforded more midfield opportunities with the ex-Brighton man gone.
Tottenham right to sell Bissouma
It is safe to say that the former Lille man has failed to find his feet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium since his highly anticipated move from the Amex.
Considering Gray has moved from the second tier to the Premier League with ease, it is pretty damming on the form of Bissouma.
If Daniel Levy and Co. can land close to £35m for the Malian, that would represent a positive piece of business on the whole.
This will certainly be the case if it allows Gray to perform at a top level and pick up more minutes in his preferred midfield position.