Tottenham to resist Liverpool, Bayern bids for Gray even if relegated
Tottenham Hotspur will resist any attempts from Liverpool or Bayern Munich to sign midfielder Archie Gray this summer, even if the club suffers relegation from the Premier League. According to a report from the Daily Mail, the 20-year-old is a target for both European giants should Spurs drop into the Championship, but sources close to the club have told TEAMtalk that Gray is considered 'untouchable' alongside teammates Conor Gallagher and James Maddison.
The north London club, currently 18th in the table and without a league win in 2026, faces a critical final stretch under new manager Roberto De Zerbi. Relegation would inevitably trigger a significant squad overhaul, with several high-profile players expected to depart. However, the club's internal stance, relayed by insider Graeme Bailey, is that Gray, Gallagher, and Maddison would form the core of a squad tasked with securing immediate promotion.
Gray, a £40 million signing from Leeds United last summer, has been a rare positive in a dismal season for Tottenham. His performances in central midfield have attracted admiring glances from Anfield and the Allianz Arena. The Mail's report suggests Liverpool and Bayern would launch moves for the England Under-21 international if Tottenham's relegation is confirmed.
In contrast, the futures of several other key players appear far less certain. The same sources indicate that defender Cristian Romero, centre-back Micky van de Ven, and attacking midfielder Xavi Simons are almost certain to be sold. The club is expected to command substantial fees for the trio, who are deemed too high-calibre for the second tier. The Mail reported that these stars 'lead the category' of established players who would depart, with Tottenham likely to cash in after initial resistance.
The potential drop also has consequences for incoming business. Tottenham have a verbal agreement with Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson, who is out of contract this summer, but top journalists including Fabrizio Romano and David Ornstein have confirmed the Scotland captain would only join if Spurs retain their top-flight status.
The club's resolve to keep Gray, in particular, will be severely tested if the worst-case scenario unfolds. His age, potential, and contract length make him a valuable asset for any project, but Tottenham's hierarchy is reportedly planning for a swift Championship campaign built around his talents alongside Gallagher and Maddison. The coming weeks will determine whether that plan is put into action or if Tottenham's fight for survival succeeds, rendering the immediate speculation moot.
