Liverpool eyeing 'amazing' signing from Tottenham who would solve three growing problems for Slot - opinion

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Liverpool are reportedly eyeing a swoop for Tottenham utility man Archie Gray if Spurs are relegated to the Championship.Roberto De Zerbi’s team occupy the final Premier League relegation place with just six games left to play, and could be forced into selling a number of star players if they end up going down.As per the Daily Mail, Liverpool are one of the sides angling for some cut-price deals, and with Gray claimed to be firmly in their sights, the 20-year-old could solve issues at both right-back and in midfield for the Reds. Is a fifth-place finish enough to warrant Arne Slot remaining Liverpool manager?

Credit: Shaun Brooks/CameraSport/Getty Images Gray could provide a versatile solution for LiverpoolLiverpool were linked with Gray before he joined Tottenham from Leeds in 2024, reportedly even meeting with the youngster’s parents as they put the building blocks of a move in place.Though he ultimately joined Spurs, reports at the time suggested that Liverpool have a good relationship with the Gray family, and it is no surprise to hear that they are sniffing around the England U21 man once again.Coming through the ranks at Leeds as a midfielder, Gray was soon switched to right-back during the Whites’ unsuccessful promotion campaign in 2023/24, and though he has featured in midfield for Spurs, it is at full-back where he has most regularly played.For Liverpool, it is not difficult to see why this versatility would catch their eye.Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: David Ornstein shares what he’s been told about Anthony Gordon to Liverpool after Hugo Ekitike’s injuryRight-back has been a real issue for them this season, and as question marks continue to be raised over the long-term suitability of both Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong, a new arrival may be needed this summer.Buying an out-and-out full-back may not be necessary, though, so it would make complete sense to look at a player who can also help out elsewhere.Midfield is likely where Gray’s future will lie, and as Liverpool ‘put out feelers’ for a new midfielder, the England U21 international would fit the bill. The Reds need help at right-back and in central midfield, and Gray can provide a solution to both.Liverpool’s homegrown quota needs some attentionAs well providing two genuine solutions on the pitch, Gray could also help Liverpool iron out what has slowly turned into a problem in terms of their home-grown quota.The Reds lost Jarell Quansah, Harvey Elliott, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Tyler Morton and Caoimhin Kelleher last summer, and with Curtis Jones potentially leaving this year, they are desperately short in this area.

You can only pick ONE player for Liverpool to sign this summer, who is it? Who should Richard Hughes be targeting above all… Photo Credit: Getty Images/Robin Jones That is part of the reason why Anthony Gordon is such an attractive potential addition this summer, and it also rings true for Gray as well.Despite their disastrous campaign, the youngster has been one of the players immune from the struggles, with Igor Tudor calling Gray ‘amazing‘ for his versatility during his short spell in charge.There will be other players, such as Micky van de Ven and Lucas Bergvall who may also be catching Liverpool’s eye ahead of a potential firesale at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.But as they head into a summer where right-back, midfield and boosting the homegrown quota are all on the agenda, Gray would be a really smart pick-up for the Reds.