London rivals Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham will battle it out in the race to sign Leeds youngster Archie Gray… with Championship side set to demand £30m fee for the 18-year-old
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Premier League rivals Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are battling it out to sign Leeds star Archie Gray.
Gray has caught the attention of the top club after his stunning performances in the Championship for Daniel Farke’s side, who narrowly missed out on promotion last year.
The 18-year-old made 52 appearances in the 2023/24 season, contributing with one goal and two assists as Leeds finished third.
Now three London Premier League rivals are eyeing a move for the midfielder, but they will have to meet Leeds’ asking price of £30 million.
Tottenham’s interest in Gray is understandable given the expected departure of defensive midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg later in the transfer window.
Leeds midfielder Archie Gray has caught the attention of three Premier League giants
Ange Postecoglou (left) and Mikel Arteta (right) are excited about signing the 18-year-old midfielder
Meanwhile, Chelsea have already begun their summer transfer activities after completing the signings of Omari Kellyman and Estevao Willian.
The Blues are also interested in Leicester’s Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who turned down a proposed move to Brighton in the hope of joining the Blues.
Gray sat down for an exclusive interview with Mail Sport earlier this season and explained his impressive campaign with the Whites.
He said: ‘I’m lucky with the season and the team I’m in because the experience I’m getting now is second to none. It’s my first time playing professional football and I’ve been lucky with the manager [Daniel Farke] I’m really grateful for the trust they’ve had in me and all the games I’ve had.
“I’m lucky to have the team-mates that I have, the manager and his coaching staff, and also the people around me. I’ve enjoyed every moment of playing for Leeds, I’m still a kid and I’m soaking up every experience. I love being with the team and I’m enjoying every moment.
Teenage midfielder Gray played a crucial role in Leeds’ season as they finished third
‘From a young age I saw my dad (Andy) play and heard my uncle play and my grandad Frank play, I’ve always had to live by that. My dad was very good to me in terms of advice but I’ve been lucky that it all came together for me.
‘Since I was 15, things have come at me fast, but I just have to be grateful for what I have and keep improving myself.’
Gray grew up in a family with a rich footballing tradition. His father Andy played for Leeds and a string of top clubs, while his uncle Eddie and grandfather Frank are both Leeds legends.
