David Ornstein reported via The Athletic on Saturday (29/6/24) that Brentford had positioned themselves strongly, despite interest from clubs like Tottenham, Chelsea, and Liverpool. Ben Jacobs cautioned that, despite advanced negotiations, including a medical and agreed personal terms, the deal with Spurs was not yet finalized.
A subsequent report by The Athletic on Sunday morning (30/6/24) revealed that Brentford’s £35 million bid had been officially rejected, despite the player undergoing a medical the previous night. Sky Sports cited disagreements over the payment structure as the reason for the rejection.
Football Insider’s report on Sunday (30/6/24) indicated that Tottenham was planning a move to hijack Brentford’s deal for Leeds United star Archie Gray. Spurs reportedly have a longstanding interest in Gray, who played a pivotal role in Leeds United’s recent promotion campaign at just 18 years old.
Gray is expected to leave Elland Road this summer, with Leeds needing to sell before the upcoming PSR deadline on Sunday. Spurs are now reportedly preparing a last-ditch attempt to secure his services.
These developments suggest that Hotspur Way could see significant activity if Spurs launch a bid, potentially marking a notable first permanent summer signing.
