After the heartbreak of losing at Wembley to Southampton in the play-off final, Leeds United fans had to stomach more pain as Archie Gray left the club.
Gray, a member of a Leeds United family dynasty, joined Tottenham Hotspurs on a contract that will run until 2030 wearing the number 14 shirt.
At the time, he said: “It’s obviously a massive club and an opportunity that I couldn’t turn down,” he said. “I’m just really excited to play and get started with the team. It still hasn’t sunk in to be honest, I don’t think it will for the next few days. Maybe until we’ve played a few games, until I’ve got to meet everyone, it won’t have sunk in. I’m really excited and looking forward to it. It’s a massive opportunity for me and so I’m really excited.
“Another thing is it’s a massive project under Ange and it’s something that I wanted to be a part of. I’m not going to lie, I’m a massive Celtic fan so I love him! My whole family loves him and I haven’t really said this to be fair but I loved watching him at Celtic and I loved watching him here last season – he’s a massive factor because playing under a really good manager is really important for me. It’s a young group here and I feel like I can be right at home, hopefully get playing some games and challenge on the pitch. There are so many huge names here and to be honest I’m just really grateful that I’ll be able to train with them every day. Hopefully I’ll be able to get playing with them on the pitch but initially I just can’t wait to train with them and get to know them. I’m really grateful for the opportunity.”
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Could Leeds United make stunning move for Archie Gray
After Leeds fans received the heartbreaking news that controversial figure and former Leeds United Director of Football Victor Orta was plotting a move for Gray, it has now been confirmed by Give Me Sport that a number of clubs are eyeing up a loan move for Gray to give him the play time he and Spurs want him to get.
According to the reports, Premier League and Championship clubs are interested in Gray which surely means that Leeds United will be one of the clubs are interested in Gray and it means that a move could very well materialise in the January transfer window.