Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur Archie Gray deal details with loan-back and sell-on questions answered — YEP 1/7/24

-

By Graham Smyth

Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur continue to move towards completion of their deals for Joe Rodon and Archie Gray but there are no talks taking place over a loan back for the latter and no sell-on clause.

Gray is set to move to Spurs in a deal worth around £40m for the Whites, while a separate transaction will see Rodon go the other way to become a permanent fixture at Elland Road for a sum in the region of £10m.

One of the big questions for Whites fans was whether or not they would see the homegrown talent Gray return immediately on a loan move from his new Premier League club, but the YEP understands the clubs are not discussing such a plan. The sum of money the London club are committing to the 18-year-old also suggests that he will be part of Ange Postecoglou's first team plans this summer once pre-season begins. Gametime was a consideration for Gray when he agreed to go to Brentford for a medical ahead of a move that then broke down over the payment schedule, and though Spurs will present a somewhat stiffer challenge in terms of a first team breakthrough, the youngster will back himself to earn opportunities.

The YEP also understands that there is no sell-on clause for Leeds in a deal that is helping to alleviate their Profitability and Sustainability position. Leeds made no secret of the need to sell a star player this summer in order to stay within the EFL's financial guidelines and the money from the Gray sale, along with the deals that took Tyler Adams and Luis Sinisterra to Bournemouth, will help in a big way.

Leeds are hopeful of getting the Gray and Rodon deals over the line today or tomorrow at the latest. Gray has had his medical with Spurs and agreed personal terms on a lengthy contract.

Popular posts from this blog

Leeds United handed boost as ‘genuinely class’ star confirms his commitment to the club - YEP 4/8/23

-
Leeds United have been handed some good news ahead of their first season back in the Championship. By Georgia Goulding After they were relegated from the Premier League last season, Leeds United prepared themselves to lose several key players on the transfer market this summer. Indeed, they’ve already seen the likes of Tyler Roberts and Rodrigo move onto pastures new, and Robin Koch has gone out on loan to Eintracht Frankurt before his contract expires next year. Dropping to the Championship was always going to present challenges for the Whites when it came to buying and retaining players. However, they have been handed a boost as rising star Charlie Cresswell has confirmed he is committed to the future of the club and wants to ‘achieve the dream’ he’s had with Leeds since he was young. Speaking on the Official Leeds United Podcast, the 20-year-old discussed how he had some offers come in for him this window but his desire it to remain at Leeds and become a regular part of Dani
Read more

Leeds United in ‘final stages’ of £10m deal for Premier League defender as Jack Harrison exit looms - YEP 13/8/23

-
The Whites are closing in on a deal for a centre-back as Jack Harrison closes on a move to Everton. By Mark Carruthers Leeds United are reportedly closing in on a £10million deal to make Liverpool defender Nat Phillips their fifth summer signing. Daniel Farke has already completed permanent deals for Chelsea defender Ethan Ampadu, Newcastle United goalkeeper Karl Darlow and former Norwich City full-back Sam Byram. The German dipped into the loan market last week when he persuaded Tottenham Hotspur to allow centre-back Joe Rodon to spend the season at Elland Road. With the loan departure of winger Jack Harrison to Premier League club Everton expected to be confirmed in the coming hours, Farke is expected to continue pressing on with his efforts to boost his own squad in a bid to help the Whites bounce back from relegation into the Championship at the first attempt. The Leeds boss revealed his ‘confidence’ over adding further new faces to his squad before the end of the transfer
Read more

Wilfried Gnonto latest as talks ongoing between Everton and Leeds despite £38m+ claims - Goodison News 1/9/23

-
Image
By Callum O'Connell Everton have been in touch with Leeds United again over a potential deal to sign Wilfried Gnonto, but there is no truth to reports claiming a fee has been agreed, according to Shamoon Hafez. The BBC Sports reporter shared via his personal Twitter account that, despite reports in Italy claiming a £38.5million deal had been agreed between the two clubs, the Italian’s valuation has not yet been met. A report from Italian outlet Sports Mediaset earlier today claimed an agreement had been reached, and that Gnonto would say goodbye to Leeds, but that appears to have been played down now. No truth in reports from Italy that Everton have agreed a €45m deal with #LUFC for Wilfried Gnonto.#EFC have been in touch with Leeds again but let's see if the Italy international's valuation is met. #bbcfootball — Shamoon Hafez (@ShamoonHafez) September 1, 2023 Everton have been keen on bringing Gnonto to Merseyside all summer and look set to make a huge final pu
Read more