Tottenham Hotspur have completed their first signing of the summer in the form of versatile Leeds United youngster Archie Gray. Gray, who has reportedly signed for a £30M fee, joins after a move to Brentford fell through. The Bees had agreed a £40M move, but discussions collapsed over payment structure according to the BBC. Gray has represented England at six different youth levels.Tottenham Hotspur have completed the £30M signing of Leeds United youngster Archie Gray.
The 18-year-old had been expected to join Brentford after the BBC reported on Saturday that the Premier League side had agreed a £40M fee, but the move collapsed over payment structures.That deal had been so advanced that Gray even underwent a medical. The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports that Tottenham, who had previously attempted to sign Gray as a schoolboy, then made their move.The deal sees Joe Rodon move in the other direction for a reported £10M fee.
“We are delighted to announce the signing of Archie Gray from Leeds United.” The club wrote on their website
“The versatile midfielder has signed a contract that will run until 2030 and will wear the number 14 shirt.”