Pedro Porro claim made at Tottenham after Archie Gray signing from Leeds United
Archie Gray could prove to be an alternative option to Pedro Porro at Tottenham Hotspur after joining them from Leeds United.
The 18-year-old’s departure from Elland Road was confirmed on Tuesday (2 July) in a deal worth “about £30million” [BBC Sport].
Gray will now play a role in Ange Postecoglou’s side next season, and Oliver Young-Myles, via INews (2 July), believes he could be an alternative for Porro next campaign at full-back.
The youngster started his Elland Road career in his favoured central midfield position, but he featured more regularly as a makeshift right-back,
Young-Myles said: “Initially, though, Spurs may use him as Leeds tended to: as an inverted right-back. Unlike the middle of the park, that isn’t an obvious issue of weakness for Tottenham.
“With the club doing all they can to shift Emerson Royal on, cover for Porro will be required and Gray has the skillset to fill in.”
Archie Gray departs Leeds United for Tottenham
The Englishman had a superb breakout season in the Championship under Daniel Farke as he played a vital role throughout the campaign.
The Whites weren’t promoted despite accruing 90 points as they lost in the play-off final to Southampton in a devastating end to the season.
There was a fear among supporters that many stars would leave Elland Road this summer with key players like Gray, Crysencio Summerville and Wilfried Gnonto being the most likely.
With that being said, the 18-year-old had spoken out on his desire to stay with his boyhood club beyond the summer despite the transfer rumours.
It appears that a sale was necessary to deal with any potential financial issues, although the situation may not be as dangerous as once feared.
The investment and sponsorship from Red Bull has certainly had an impact but the sale of Gray has still gone through regardless.
The silver lining of the deal is that Joe Rodon comes the other way, but it is still a gutting departure nonetheless.
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