Tottenham Hotspur are nearing an agreement to sign Archie Gray from Leeds United with defender Joe Rodon in talks to move back to Elland Road on a permanent deal.
Leeds say the two deals are separate, with Spurs set to pay £40million ($50.7m) for Gray and Rodon heading the other way for £10m. The Spurs view is that they are paying £25m-30m for Gray with Rodon part of that agreement.
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Gray has already completed his medical ahead of his proposed move to Tottenham, while Leeds are doing paperwork on Rodon with that slightly delayed by the player being in Las Vegas. Gray will sign a six-year contract with the north London side and that deal is expected to be completed later today (Monday).
The deal to sell Gray will likely put Leeds in a good position regarding the EFL and Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR) and should mean they are not under pressure to sell any more assets this summer, unless players request to leave.
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Rodon spent last season at Elland Road, where he made 50 appearances in all competitions at centre-back. Leeds retained an interest in signing him for the upcoming season once his loan deal expired but the Welshman has been subject to interest from a number of clubs.
Gray’s exit is expected to be confirmed soon after a dramatic weekend. Brentford came close to signing the 18-year-old for a fee in the region of £35million and Gray underwent a medical with the west London club before Leeds rejected that offer on Sunday.
Gray played 52 times in all competitions at both right-back and central midfield for Leeds boss Daniel Farke last season.
Additional reporting: Jack Pitt-Brooke
Why Leeds are returning to Rodon
Analysis from Leeds correspondent Nancy Froston
Leeds are keen to bring Rodon back to the club after an impressive season spent on loan playing at right centre-back. Signing the 26-year-old permanently would strengthen Farke’s defensive ranks after a largely positive season for the back line. Depth in that position would be a concern if a return for Rodon had been out of the question this summer.
Rodon and Ethan Ampadu formed a strong partnership over the course of the season, building on their experience of playing together for Wales. Both were integral in Leeds’ 15-game unbeaten run last season with Rodon a key leader with Championship experience in an otherwise young side.
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