Archie Gray Credit: Imago
Former Leeds United star Archie Gray has been one of the shining lights for Tottenham in a season that is threatening to end in relegation from the Premier League.
Leeds decided to sell Gray in the summer of 2024 as they needed a couple of big sales to remain within FFP regulations and generate funds to bring in new signings for another promotion push.
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Archie Gray – Tottenham Hotspur 2025/26 Season Stats
Competition breakdown of Archie Gray’s performances for Tottenham Hotspur this season
Competition Games Goals Assists
Premier League 21 2 2
UEFA Champions League 8 0 1
UEFA Super Cup 1 0 0
FA Cup 1 0 0
EFL Cup 1 0 0
Total 32 2 3
The teenager had a difficult first season at Tottenham. However, the Leeds academy graduate has by far been their best player this year, playing in multiple positions.
He is expected to be one of the most in-demand players in the summer if Tottenham get relegated, and he has been tipped to return to Elland Road in the coming months.
‘Archie Gray is ruining his career at Tottenham’ – A prominent Spurs fan
talkSPORT’s Sonny Snelling is a prominent voice in the Tottenham fan community, and he has been dreading the prospect of relegation this season.
He conceded that if he is to buy a Spurs shirt this season, he would want Archie Gray’s name behind it, as he has been the best player in an awful season.
Snelling insisted that he feels guilty that the midfielder is ruining his career at Tottenham and indicated that he could return to his former club, Leeds, in the summer.
The talkSPORT fan pundit said: “If I were five years old and I wanted a Spurs shirt, do I want any of them on the back? No. Maybe Archie Gray.
“I just feel like he could go back to Leeds or something. Or look for pastures new.
“He shouldn’t be here. He’s ruining his own career. I feel guilty that we’re part of that.”
His return is a real possibility if Leeds stay up
Archie Gray has only enhanced his reputation since leaving Leeds and is considered one of the best young players in England at the moment.
Tottenham’s relegation will almost certainly lead to his exit as he is unlikely to want to play in the Championship again next year.
If Leeds stay up, they have more than a decent chance of taking the midfielder back to Elland Road in the upcoming transfer window.
They may not be able to compete on a financial footing with bigger clubs having their eyes on Gray, but one cannot count out the emotional factor of a Leeds turn for him.
He will be able to play Premier League football and play for his beloved Leeds.
It would have to be a loan deal as Tottenham may not want to lose control over his future, and Leeds are unlikely to afford the fee Spurs could end up demanding.
However, there is a real possibility Gray could be back at Leeds if the dominoes fall in a certain way.