Football pundit Carlton Palmer has tipped exciting Tottenham Hotspur youngster Archie Gray to join Leicester City on a loan deal in the January transfer window.
The 18-year-old had a stellar breakthrough season with Leeds United last year, making 44 appearances in the EFL Championship. Earmarked by many as a potential star, Spurs beat multiple clubs to his signature in the summer, agreeing a £30 million move with Leeds for Gray.
However, it hasn’t been the best of starts for Gray in the Tottenham Whites. The youngster is yet to make a Premier League start and has played just 46 minutes of league football. Although Ange Postecoglou has started Gray in the EFL Cup and the Europa League, the teenager needs more game time to reach his potential.
Multiple clubs eyeing January loan move for Archie Gray
Multiple clubs are reportedly eyeing a loan move for the teenager in the January window. Leicester, Southampton, and Sevilla have been touted as possible destinations for Gray. Palmer, a former footballer, has stated that the England youth international is more likely to join the Foxes.
“He’s highly rated, but his game time has been affected, he hasn’t had enough game time. He has only played 393 minutes of action in all competitions so far this season, so the question remains, will they let him go out on loan?
“If they do let him go, Leeds may have just missed out on his return with Premier League clubs interested. It would be a great bit of business if they could pull it off, but there will be lots of competition for the midfielder.
“I don’t think he’d want to go to the likes of Southampton, who are struggling, maybe Leicester City, who are just outside the drop.”
Gray will likely be deployed as a fullback should he be loaned out to Leicester. Steve Cooper’s side have plenty of quality central midfielders, and the youngster will find it tough to get game time. However, the Foxes have struggled in defence, particularly with their fullbacks, and Gray will likely be utilised as a right-back.
