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Newcastle United are keeping tabs on Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Archie Gray, according to the Daily Mail. Newcastle have lost Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali while Joe Willock is on his way out, leaving a gaping hole in the centre of the park. They could turn to the England Under-21 international who captained Spurs in their season opener at Brentford yesterday. He has struggled to nail down a starting berth in midfield, but a move to Newcastle would allow him to play in his natural position. Tottenham value him at £60 million and will likely want to sell at a premium if they Newcastle make an offer. Gray caught the eye over the past two seasons with his versatility, adeptly operating in midfield, at centre-half or as a full-back. He plays with a maturity beyond his years and could be a real coup for Newcastle if they sgin him. Newcastle should do everything to sign Gray Newcastle should do everything within their power to sign Gray, who has Championship, Premier League and European experience. The 20-year-old has the potential to become a long-term pillar of their midfield while giving the club the technical quality and maturity they desperately need. His ability to operate in multiple positions is another major attraction. The price tag will undoubtedly be a stumbling block, but Newcastle should not allow the fee to end their pursuit. The bigger challenge could be convincing the player. Newcastle need to sell him on regular Premier League football, an important role in midfield and the opportunity to become one of the faces of the club. Gray has already shown he has the mentality to thrive at the highest level. A move to St James’ Park could give the 2023/24 Championship Young Player of the Season the platform to take another significant step forward.