What Ange Postecoglou has planned for Tottenham gem Archie Gray

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Tottenham Hotspur have done very well on the youth transfer front over the past few years.

The Lilywhites have struck gold with the signings of Pape Matar Sarr and Destiny Udogie, who have become first-team stars at N17.

And earlier this year, Tottenham secured the signature of Lucas Bergvall, who linked up with Spurs this summer and already looks like he could challenge at No. 10.

Now, The Telegraph has reported that Tottenham have high hopes for another 18-year-old in their ranks.

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Tottenham expect Archie Gray to develop into top-class midfielder

The first signing Spurs made this summer was that of Archie Gray, who joined Tottenham from Leeds United in a deal reportedly worth £30million.

Gray arrived at N17 as one of the most exciting talents in English football, thanks to his heroics for the Elland Road side over the past 12 months.

The 18-year-old closed his Leeds account having made 52 appearances for the Whites, helping them reach the Championship playoff final last term.

According to The Telegraph, Tottenham didn’t actually view Gray as a priority target at the start of the summer transfer window.

However, as soon as Spurs heard that Brentford were closing in, they quickly decided to make their move for the youngster.

The report also spoke about what Postecoglou has in store for Gray, both in the short-term and in the long-term.

Apparently, the feeling within Spurs is that the Leeds academy graduate is ready to help provide cover at right-back this season.

Further down the line, Tottenham feel Gray will eventually develop into a top-class midfielder, and this versatility and potential was attractive to Postecoglou.

Tottenham fans likely to see plenty of Gray this season

Gray is one of the most exciting young players in English football right now. Indeed, some have argued that he may just be the biggest English talent since Declan Rice.

Tottenham have done very well indeed to swoop in and sign the teenager ahead of Brentford, who looked set to bring him to west London.

With Spurs set to compete in the Europa League this season, there’s a good chance we’ll see Gray in a fair bit of competitive action in the coming months.