Over the last few days, all the talk has been about Tottenham Hotspur potentially signing Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United. So, the last thing anybody would have expected is for the Magpies to submit a bid for one of Spurs’ players.
Yet, that is exactly what has happened. Newcastle United have put in an offer for one of Tottenham’s talented youngsters, who made 18 starts for the club in the Premier League last season.
Tottenham have already had a bid rejected for Tonali. But most believe that sooner or later, a deal will be unlocked and the move will end up happening.
If or when that does happen, the Magpies will need to find a replacement in the middle of the park, especially with Bruno Guimaraes also being linked with an exit. And it looks like a Tottenham midfielder is now on the Magpies’ radar.
Fabrizio Romano confirms Newcastle United’s bid for Tottenham midfielder
According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Newcastle United sent in an offer to Tottenham Hotspur for Archie Gray. It was rejected by Spurs.
Tottenham made their position clear following the approach, with no agreement reached between the clubs at this point in time. But Newcastle United remain interested, while Spurs’ stance is unchanged for now.
Gray is 20 years of age, but has already been in the first-team picture for a while now. He has made 81 appearances for Tottenham already.
Before that, he appeared on 52 occasions for Leeds United. It is rare to see that kind of experience in a 20-year-old in the high-pressure environment that is top-level English football.
So, if Newcastle United do end up signing him, one would imagine he would have a starting spot, or at the very least, be a heavy part of the rotation.
Would Archie Gray be a good signing for Newcastle United?
Considering the circumstances, someone like Gray would be a very solid addition to this Newcastle United team. But are Tottenham open to letting him go?
Also, what does the youngster think about this entire situation? He did start 18 games last season. But considering how heavily Spurs are investing this summer, his role might diminish further in the near future.
So, a move away from Tottenham, to a club where he will get regular first-team football, won’t be a bad idea for someone like Gray. At 20 years of age, he needs to be playing as often as possible.
If the player pushes for an exit, that might end up helping Newcastle. Also, perhaps the Tonali deal could play a potential factor as well.
