Man United plot shock £55m move for 20-year-old rising all‑round midfielder

Michael Carrick applauds the travelling Man United fans after losing to Newcastle. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Manchester United are plotting an ambitious move to sign Archie Gray from Tottenham Hotspur.The 20-year-old has done quite well since joining the London club from Leeds United, and he is regarded as one of the Premier League’s finest young talents. Tottenham will not want to sell the player, but they could be under pressure to do so if they are relegated in the summer. They are currently fighting for survival in the top flight. They will hope to secure safety so they can keep their best players.Manchester United wanted to sign Gray during his time at Leeds United.Man United ready Archie Gray swoopAccording to a report from SportsBoom, Manchester United will move for the 20-year-old midfielder in the summer if Tottenham go down. Multiple clubs are keeping tabs on his situation, and an offer of around £55 million could force the London club to consider a sale.Gray can operate in multiple roles in the middle of the park and in defence. His versatility would be a huge bonus for Manchester United if they can get the deal done. He has all the attributes to develop into a star, and Manchester United would do well to secure his signature.Will Gray move on in summer?It will be interesting to see if the talented young midfielder is prepared to leave Tottenham in the summer. Manchester United are among the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to play for them can be tempting.Meanwhile, losing a talent like him would be a devastating blow for any club. Tottenham simply cannot afford to lose someone like him if they are looking to build an ambitious project. It will be interesting to see if they can secure safety in the top flight and keep their best players at the club.