A late Spurs hijack cannot be ruled out despite medical being booked – Journalist

Archie Gray has agreed personal terms and is set for a medical at Brentford, but the possibility of Tottenham or another team hijacking the deal is still very real.

Archie Gray is set for a medical at Brentford

The Athletic broke the news at 4:35 pm on Friday (29/6/24) that Leeds United’s Archie Gray, who was being monitored by various big clubs such as Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea, was set for a Brentford medical after agreeing personal terms. (The Sun)

However, journalist, Ben Jacobs, has admitted that there is ‘caution until the ink is dry because of the sheer volume of suitors’, one of which is Tottenham Hotspur who have a ‘strong interest’ according to Football.London with Gray’s ability to play right back and central midfield suiting Postecoglou’s Spurs perfectly.

The ‘total package’ for Gray is reported by Jacobs on X to be ‘around £40m’ when add-ons are included.

A deal that would count as pure profit for Leeds would help them elevate their PSR concerns with The Athletic explaining the fee involved for the youngster is one the Yorkshire club had to ‘reluctantly sanction’.

Keep an eye out for a Tottenham hijack

Jacobs’ report reflects that Brentford are well aware of the demand for Gray and that such a deal won’t be pulled off easily, even ‘despite a scheduled medical’.

The post continued stating that there ‘could be a hijack’ with Spurs being ‘still one to watch in particular’ along with Aston Villa, Liverpool, Chelsea and West Ham all having looked at the 18-year-old ‘in the past’.

It wouldn’t be the first deal that Tottenham have hijacked, the most notable one in recent memory being Everton’s organised loan for Arnuat Danjuma in January of 2023 when Spurs swooped in after hearing about The Toffees agreement with the Dutch forward. (Football.London)

Like David Ornstein’s report, Jacobs also confirmed that the sale of Gray, who was a constant fixture in Leeds’ promotion push last season, would ‘allay’ the club’s PSR concerns, however, claimed the club, who have recently received Red Bull investment, ‘don’t need anywhere near £100m in exits’.

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Hijacking a big money move as this deal is for Gray would be a great statement move from Tottenham to kick off the summer, if they do decide to do so.

It may be tricky especially considering the club has only announced end-of-contract departures so far and are yet to receive any transfer fees.

Gray may be a player that Spurs have to stretch the current finances for though. Most big clubs would invest in a player they have a long-term interest in, and this is Tottenham’s chance to do so.

Archie Gray’s value should only appreciate from now if he is managed correctly, which shouldn’t be an issue when the 18-year-old fits Ange Postecoglou’s system like a glove.