Tottenham Hotspur’s Under-21 squad is full of exciting and highly-promising talent, but one star of the Premier League 2 winning side is likely to leave the club this summer — only temporarily though, with a full sale now ruled out.
Spurs want to loan out Under-21 striker this season
Will Lankshear was in formidable form for Tottenham‘s youth side last term, scoring 23 goals in 26 games, and adding three assists to boot, as the young Lilywhites stormed to the top of the Premier League 2 table.
The Spurs Under-21s then made their way through the play-offs and claimed the trophy to crown a highly successful season all round.
According to a report from Football.London, that has brought a lot of attention to the players involved, with Lankshear now a wanted man.
But, Spurs have “made it clear they have no intention of selling” Lankshear this summer. It is thought the 19-year-old will “likely to get a chance” to show Ange Postecoglou what he can do in pre-season before a decision is made on his next step.
Spurs will not sell Will Lankshear this summer
There is a chance Lankshear could stay with the Under-21 setup and be given opportunities for “some first-team minutes in the Europa League.”
The other thought is that a “loan move would be more beneficial,” with various Championship and European teams sniffing around already.
As per a report from Football League World, Middlesbrough are believed to be at the front of the queue to sign Lankshear this summer.
Spurs Web Opinion
Selling Will Lankshear would be a huge mistake, and I’m glad that doesn’t seem to be part of the club’s plans for him. He’s a top young striker, and I think a loan move would make a lot of sense this year.
As much as I would like to see him get some first-team action, I just can’t see it happening yet, or certainly not to a substantial level anyway.
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