News about Archie Gray

MATT BARLOW: Tottenham supporters have been waiting for a first proper sighting of Mikey Moore in senior action. They will have heard the murmur of excitement about the young winger as he was accelerated through the youth ranks. They might have caught some of the goals he scored for the academy teams clipped on social media or glimpsed his first few fleeting appearances from the bench since his debut against Manchester City in May.

MATT BARLOW AT THE GROUPAMA ARENA: Postecoglou's teens were Archie Gray, who spent the first half in central defence before switching to left back and was wonderfully composed and unruffled in both roles, and Lucas Bergvall in midfield, both 18. Mikey Moore at 17 was making his first start, initially wide on the right and later on the left. Will Lankshear, 19, made his debut up front. Lankshear, signed for £2million from Sheffield United in 2022, was prolific for Tottenham's Under-21s last season.

Ange Postecoglou spent his summer holidaying in the sweltering Greek islands where temperatures can reach 86 degrees. Back in north London, as autumn approaches and the air starts to cool, Postecoglou continues to feel the heat. Four points from their opening four Premier League matches has made for an indifferent start for a Tottenham side that last season looked like they may challenge for the title.

Mail Sport has rounded up a pick of the best Premier League youngsters that are set to star in the Carabao Cup as the third-round gets underway with plenty of rising stars hoping for a chance. Manchester United host League One Barnsley on Tuesday evening, Spurs make the trip to Coventry and plenty other ties have academy stars believing this could be their moment.

MATT BARLOW: Amid the tumult of Jamie Vardy's return to the Premier League and the reminder of what he can still do at the age of 37, there came a glimpse into Tottenham's future. Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall were unleashed from the bench during the 78th minute of Monday's 1-1 draw at Leicester City. Both are 18 - born 38 days apart and just a few weeks old when Martin Jol's Spurs had that infamous tangle with the lasagne. And their debuts indicate a shift in emphasis at a club which afforded fewer minutes to teenage players than any other in the Premier League last season, according to the numbers from data website Transfermarkt.

Tottenham return to Premier League action on Monday night with a trip to Leicester facing them in their season-opener. Ange Postecoglou's first season in charge was full of highs and several lows, with Spurs eventually finishing fifth after their season tailed off following a positive start. Ahead of the new campaign, Postecoglou said that he 'usually wins things' in his second season at clubs after establishing a foundation and a philosophy at whatever club he's managed. And with a number of summer acquisitions now through the door at Hotspur Way, with the likes of Dominic Solanke arriving for £65million and Archie Gray for £30m, Postecoglou will be hoping to kickstart this season like he did the last. But what challenges do Spurs and Postecoglou face this time round? Could Europe be a distraction or help spread the minutes? And have they managed to wipe out the errors that so dearly cost them last season? Mail Sport's MATT BARLOW answers the five big questions.

MATT BARLOW: When Howard Wilkinson led Sheffield Wednesday up into the top-flight the established elite were rattled by the speed and relentlessness of his team. They were robust and direct. And, when the ball went dead, Wilkinson's players were drilled to react in pairs. One, usually the one nearest the ball, would sprint to retrieve it and throw it to the other, who would have dashed to the spot required to restart the game in the blink of an eye with the rest of the team attuned to plan.

IAN LADYMAN: A short time in to his first season at Tottenham, Ange Postecoglou was asked whether supporters were getting a little carried away with a ten-game unbeaten run that briefly took the club to the top of the Premier League. 'Let them get excited,' the Spurs manager said. 'Let them get ahead of themselves.' The problem for Postecoglou is that many Tottenham fans took him at his word and they did. So when things grew a little harder, a little more challenging, in the second half of the season, some of them started to grumble. A percentage ultimately viewed a fifth place finish - and no Champions League football - as a bit of a disappointment.

Tottenham claimed a 4-3 victory in the second match of their pre-season tour of Asia thanks, in part, to an almighty scolding from their manager Ange Postecoglou . The Premier League outfit were given the hairdryer treatment in full view of the watching public during a drinks break as their clash with a K-League XI remained goalless after 25 minutes. Postecoglou named a strong side including Son Heung-min , Dejan Kulusevski , Brennan Johnson and new signing Archie Gray for the match at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.

As reported by Mail Sport, the Ligue 1 club were closing in on agreeing the deal on Saturday evening after making an offer of £13.5million. Hojbjerg had also attracted interest from Atletico Madrid and Fulham but is believed to have been keen to work under new Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi. Discussions advanced quickly and the initial loan will see the 28-year-old spend the upcoming season in France before his transfer is made permanent. Denmark international Hojbjerg made 184 appearances during his four-year spell at Spurs, scoring 10 goals. He previously played for Bayern Munich and Southampton.

Tottenham Hotspur have handed new squad numbers to two of the club's most promising talents, ahead of their pre-season tour to Asia. Spurs have already played two friendlies since their pre-season began earlier in July, with two victories courtesy of 7-2 thumping of SPL team Hearts, and a 2-0 win over Championship side, QPR. Manager Ange Postecogolou has since picked his squad for Spurs' summer tour of Japan and South Korea, and will be taking 31 players - including a clutch of their exciting young talent.

Leeds United have released a remarkable statement after selling Archie Gray to Tottenham for £30m, blaming the teenager's release clause for his departure. Gray's move to Spurs was confirmed on Tuesday morning, with the 18-year-old leaving his boyhood club after making 52 appearances and starring in their run to the Championship play-off final last season. However, Leeds suffered heartbreak at Wembley as they were beaten 1-0 by Southampton. Following their failure to secure promotion back to the Premier League, Leeds were left in the position of having to raise funds this summer, and have revealed they reluctantly allowed Gray to leave after Spurs triggered a release clause in his contract.

Tottenham supporters raved on social media after footage resurfaced showing expected new recruit Archie Gray starring for Leeds in a previous FA Cup clash against Chelsea. Spurs are finalising an agreement with Leeds that will see 18-year-old Gray join Ange Postecoglou 's side in a deal which will be worth around £30million plus defender Joe Rodon going the other way in a separate move worth £10m.

Tottenham are closing on an agreement with Leeds United for Archie Gray in a deal which will be worth around £30million plus defender Joe Rodon going the other way in a separate deal worth £10m. Ipswich and Leicester have also been interested in Wales international Rodon who spent last season on loan at Elland Road. Tottenham opened talks for Gray on Sunday after Leeds rejected a £35m offer from Brentford because of the payment structure.

We may well be midway through Euro 2024, but there is plenty going on outside of Germany, especially when it comes to transfer deals. June 30 marks the end of the financial year for top flight clubs and that means they need their accounts in order to satisfy the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability (PSR) rules. Everton and Nottingham Forest were both charged with breaking these rules last season, leading to the clubs being deducted eight and four points, respectively. 

The Championship club have a historic grudge with Manchester United and fans are annoyed at sharing a colour with their Pennine rivals. Red Bull bought a minority stake in Leeds four days after their play-off final heartbreak last season. The 'new home kit' quite literally has red bulls in the centre as part of the energy drink tycoons' branding. Leeds have made an active effort over the years to avoid any association with the colour red. Even previous shirt sponsors 32Red had their name written in blue. Meanwhile, the Elland Road branch of McDonald's opened in 2002 as the only restaurant in the chain without the colour red in the logo.

Furious Leeds United fans (inset, left) have vowed to turn their back on the club for good should teenage superstar Archie Gray make the 'unforgivable' and 'embarrassing' move to Brentford. Brentford stole a march on Premier League rivals Arsenal and Tottenham on Saturday night with boyhood Leeds fan Gray travelling down to undergo a medical ahead of a £35million deal, which could rise to £40m with add-ons. On Sunday, Mail Sport understands that offer was officially rejected. Gray, who has followed in the footsteps of his great-uncle Eddie (left), his grandfather Frank, and his father Andy in playing for Leeds, could see his dream of guiding the Yorkshire side to the very top crushed as the club's American owners chase a big-money sale to satisfy the Championship's Profitability & Sustainability rules.

Brentford have stolen a march on Arsenal and Tottenham after agreeing a £35million deal for Leeds United's Archie Gray. The 18-year old is now expected to head for a medical. Brentford moved quickly with London rivals Arsenal, Spurs and Chelsea all making enquiries.

SIMON JONES: Premier League rivals Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are set to battle it out in the race to sign Leeds star Archie Gray.  Gray has caught the attention of the top-flight giants after his stellar performances in the Championship for Daniel Farke's side, who fell just short of promotion last year.  The 18-year-old made 52 appearances across the 2023-24 campaign and contributed with one goal and two assists as Leeds finished third. 

Chelsea have contacted Leicester over a potential move for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. New Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca worked with Dewsbury-Hall last season as Leicester won the Championship title and he is eager to be reunited with the midfielder. As reported by The Athletic, if Dewsbury-Hall was to leave Leicester then Chelsea would be the only club he would be keen on joining.

Leeds United will be forced to sell a number of prized assets this summer to balance the books after missing out on the payday of promotion to the Premier League enhanced their bleak financial outlook. Crysensio Summerville could lead a mass exodus at Elland Road after Leeds lost 1-0 to Southampton in Sunday's play-off final. Not winning a return to the top flight means the club lost out on north of £100m in matchday, broadcast and commercial revenue. Leeds will not just have to sell before they can buy this summer - but also settle substantial outstanding amounts owed in past transfers. It is understood the club owe £189.7m in agreed instalments of payments for player acquisitions before this year.

AADAM PATEL AT WEMBLEY: Wembley was packed for the second time in two days with plenty of famous faces in the stands. There was a notable name in the Southampton end with Arsenal keeper Aaron Ramsdale in Hagrid from Harry Potter fancy dress. Ramsdale, a West Brom supporter, was there to cheer on his friend David Brooks. Brooks' participation ended early, as he was forced off in tears following a nasty collision in the first half. It was only a year ago that he made his return to football following a cancer diagnosis but there were smiles all round afterwards as Brooks joined in Saints' celebrations with his arm in a sling.

LEWIS STEELE AT WEMBLEY: Just 33 days ago, Russell Martin slumped in a chair in the press conference room at Leicester's King Power Stadium sporting an expression of disbelief. His team had just waved the white flag in the race for automatic promotion by being thumped 5-0. 'I did not like what I saw from my team one bit,' he said, looking like he had run out of puff after an arduous season of ups and downs. 'Body language, arms up in the air. It's inexcusable. Players need to show love for each other, I'm fed up of doing it. 'They need to feel some pain and the same pain that I'm feeling right now, and the hurt that I'm feeling. It's pathetic. This result and performance is not on. How much do we really want to win promotion? How much do we care?'

Teenage terror Archie Gray is confident promotion-chasing Leeds United can finish the season with a flourish and claim a memorable Premier League return. Leeds have dazzled for much of this season but two defeats in their last three league fixtures has seen them slip to third with three games to go. And 18-year-old star midfielder Gray is ready to embrace the 'exciting' challenge and claim the victories needed to secure a place in the top two. 'It's going right to the wire. But we've just got to focus game by game and stay as calm as we possibly can and just focus on ourselves,' Gray tells Mail Sport ahead of Monday's crunch clash with Middlesbrough.