Tottenham Hotspur has struck a significant blow in the summer transfer market, agreeing to a £40million fee for Leeds United’s highly coveted youngster Archie Gray.
The 18-year-old England Under-21 player, who excelled in the Championship last season, is expected to sign a long-term deal with the north London club, dealing a significant blow to Premier League rivals Liverpool and Brentford.
Gray’s impending move to Tottenham has far-reaching implications, scuppering Brentford’s attempts to sign the talented teenager and potentially disrupting Liverpool’s plans to sign another Leeds star, Crysencio Summerville.
The Dutch Under-21 international, who scored 21 goals last season and was named Championship Player of the Season, is highly regarded by new Liverpool boss Arne Slot.
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“It’s clearly a red card……”: Nuno Espirito Santo throws brutal dig at VAR for not giving James Maddison a red card after a clear footage of the incident was released [Full story link in comment] Latest Nottingham Forest news as Nuno Espirito Santo’s Reds beaten 3-1 by Spurs at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Nuno Espirito Santo pointed to two potentially decisive moments in the first half as he reflected on Nottingham Forest’s 3-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. The Reds remain out of the relegation zone on goal difference with six matches left to play, but it might have been a different story in the capital. Chris Wood cancelled out a Murillo own goal to equalise for the visitors before the half hour mark, then hit the woodwork with a good chance shortly after. Had the New Zealander’s effort gone in, it would have put a different complexion on the game. Likewise, if James Maddison had been sent off for a jab at Ryan Yates on the stroke of half-time. “It doesn’t look like he punched him, he did punch him,” Nuno said. “I saw the image. “I was surprised VAR didn’t tell Simon (referee Simon Hooper) to review it. With all my respects, it is a punch in the stomach of Yates and should have been reviewed and a different decision. “I didn’t ask the referee about it. But I saw it, that’s why I have no problem telling you I didn’t see it the same way (as the officials). We do not agree, me and VAR.” Wood had scored for the fourth game in a row to give the visitors hope of claiming a result. However, with Forest unable to capitalise on a positive end to the first half, Micky van de Ven and Pedro Porro put the game to bed after the break. “There are two moments in the first half we have mentioned that could change the game,” Nuno said, in reference to the Maddison incident and Wood’s miss. “The first goal is beautiful – the way Chris took his shot and the movement on the right side. And then he had a good chance (to score again). “Chris has been huge for us. He has been so important. What he does overcomes all of that.
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However, the sale of Gray to Tottenham is set to ease Leeds United’s concerns over profit and sustainability rules, allowing them to retain Summerville and potentially blocking Liverpool’s move for the player.
This development comes as a significant setback for Liverpool, who are yet to make their first summer signing under Slot, and are facing the potential loss of Luis Diaz to Barcelona.
The move is a testament to Tottenham’s transfer market prowess, as they continue to strengthen their squad under Daniel Levy’s guidance. Meanwhile, Leeds United, who missed out on promotion last season, will be expected to challenge strongly for a return to the Premier League in 2024/25, with Summerville playing a key role in their campaign.
The Dutch international has expressed his desire to help Leeds achieve Champions League football, and his retention is a significant boost to their ambitions.
