Tottenham Hotspur’s promising youngster Archie Gray is currently deemed ‘very unlikely’ to be sent on loan to Leeds United in the upcoming January transfer window. Football.London reports that Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou views Gray’s versatility as a crucial asset and is reluctant to let go of the player, despite his lack of significant game time since joining the North London club from Leeds earlier this year.
Gray, who made the move from Leeds to Spurs for a reported £30 million, had high hopes of making a significant impact at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. However, three months into the season, he has yet to start a Premier League match and has only seen limited minutes in European and cup competitions, mostly playing out of position as a central midfielder filling in at centre-back and full-back roles.
While there were rumors of Gray potentially returning to Leeds on loan in January, recent reports suggest that this move is unlikely to materialize. Postecoglou is expected to gradually increase Gray’s involvement in the squad over the course of the season, given the player’s adaptability to play in various positions and the thinness of the Lillywhites’ squad in certain areas.
The recent seven-game ban imposed on midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur, due to comments made about Son Heung-Min, could potentially open up opportunities for Gray to feature more prominently in midfield in the Premier League. Despite the lack of regular playing time, Gray’s future at Spurs appears promising as Postecoglou looks to integrate him into the squad more consistently as the season progresses.
