Tottenham Hotspur have the chance to freshen up their ranks with some reinforcements this summer
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Tottenham Hotspur are gearing up for a new era under the guidance of Thomas Frank. The ex-Brentford man was picked as their head coach earlier this summer. He was appointed as their replacement for Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked at the end of last season.
Spurs finished down in 17th place in the Premier League table in the last campaign. Nevertheless, they were able to win the Europa League after beating Manchester United in the final in Bilbao. They have the chance to freshen up their ranks with some signings this summer.
Tottenham Hotspur eye Marc Guehi transfer
Spurs are interested in Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, according to The Telegraph. The London outfit are said to be admirers of the centre-back. However, they face competition from league rivals Liverpool in pursuit of his signature. Guehi, 25, would be an ideal addition for Frank over the coming weeks. He would boost his defensive department and tighten things up at the back. In addition, he knows the league already and is a proven performer at the top level.
The England international, who has 23 caps under his belt, has been a key player since joining Crystal Palace in 2021. He has made 155 appearances in all competitions for the Eagles to date and has scored eight goals from the back. He also helped them win the FA Cup this year under the guidance of Oliver Glasner after they beat Manchester City in the final at Wembley.
Guehi rose up through the academy ranks at Chelsea and was a regular for the Blues at various different youth levels. He went on to play twice for their first-team in his early career. The Ivory Coast-born man was also loaned out away from Stamford Bridge at Swansea City on two different occasions to get some experience under his belt and bolster his development.
Tottenham Hotspur should offer Archie Gray in transfer swap deal
In attempt to persuade Crystal Palace into selling Guehi, Spurs should offer the Eagles Archie Gray on loan in return plus some cash. The ex-Leeds United man is a promising talent and is highly-rated by his current club. However, he would now benefit from getting guaranteed regular action at Selhurst Park.
Gray, 19, is a versatile operator and can play in a variety of different positions. He can play full-back, centre-back or in midfield if needed. He completed his transfer to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium around 12 months ago and penned a long-term contract.
The teenager has already played a lot of games for someone so young. He broke into Leeds’ senior team in 2023 and went on to play 52 matches for the Whites altogether. They reached the play-off final last year but were beaten at Wembley by Southampton. Daniel Farke’s men bounced back this past season in style by winning the Championship title.
Gray proved to be a useful person for Spurs to call upon during his first year. He ended up playing 46 games, 28 of which came in the division. It remains to be seen whether he will be able to nail down a regular place in their starting XI under Frank though, especially if they make some new signings.
Therefore, loaning him out to a team like Crystal Palace in return for Guehi would be a sensible decision. He would return next year a better player and more rounded. In addition, he will be able to show what he can do with the Eagles when playing every single week under Glasner.