Journalist Graeme Bailey reveals what his sources at Hotspur Way are saying about the possibility of Archie Gray being loaned out in January.
Archie Gray is still waiting for his first Premier League start, but the youngster has impressed in the Carabao Cup and the Europa League this season.
The 18-year-old is thought to be on the radar of several Championship and Premier League sides, with Tottenham expecting a barrage of loan requests to arrive during the January transfer window (GiveMeSport).
However, various outlets have claimed over recent days that Spurs have no plans of letting the teenager leave on loan while the youngster is also keen on remaining at the club (TBR Football).
Bailey, who is clued up on the latest happenings in the world of football transfers, has revealed that his sources at Tottenham have played down talks of Gray leaving the club in a temporary deal.
He asserted that even though the youngster is not getting into Ange Postecoglou‘s first-choice eleven, the summer signing is still seen as a vital part of the squad.
When asked about Gray’s future, Bailey told The Spurs News: “They see a future for him, Leeds might be one of the teams in the mix for him, but there are no plans to loan him back. Spurs haven’t got the biggest squad, especially in some areas and they are happy with what he is doing so far.
“Obviously, you could argue with the way Spurs play with just one holding midfielder, it doesn’t lend itself to him getting game time at the minute.
“At the moment, in the system Ange is playing, he isn’t going to start but he is still a vital part of the club. He’s also learning every day, he’s playing with better players and from what I’m told, they don’t see the need for him to go out on loan.”
While Gray has impressed as a part of the Tottenham backline, Rodrigo Bentancur‘s suspension might open the door for the youngster to get opportunities in the middle of the park.
It was the England Under-21 man’s performances in midfield for Leeds last season that made him such a hot property, and he will be keen to grab the chances he gets with both hands.
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