Tottenham Hotspur's promising striker Will Lankshear is poised for a loan move, with options in the Championship or overseas being the most probable paths for the player in the upcoming January transfer window, according to sources at football.london. Following a stellar 2023/24 season with the club's Under-21 side, Lankshear has firmly established himself within Ange Postecoglou’s vision during the pre-season, racking up four senior appearances this term.
Since his brief appearance in Spurs' 5-0 rout over Southampton, Lankshear has found himself out of the first-team picture. Given the fierce competition for places, a loan spell is increasingly likely as the second half of the season approaches. He will join a growing list of young talents who have left the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season in search of valuable first-team experience.
After the successful loan outings of Josh Keeley, Jamie Donley, and George Abbott, Alfie Dorrington has recently taken his talents to the Scottish Premiership, signing on loan with Aberdeen. The decision on Lankshear's loan will hinge on Spurs’ assessment of which opportunity presents the most potential for regular play and a real challenge to enhance his growth.
In his pre-match briefing ahead of the eagerly awaited North London Derby, Postecoglou addressed inquiries regarding potential player departures, subtly suggesting that Lankshear might be on the verge of a loan exit.
He remarked, "Yeah, we can't afford to let anyone go at the moment. Some of the young players, like Alfie Dorrington, have gone out on loan, and we will likely pursue a similar route for young Will Lankshear, who hasn’t featured prominently. Apart from that, we are open to fresh arrivals if opportunities arise."
During a recent episode of their Gold & Guest Talk Tottenham podcast, Spurs correspondents Alasdair Gold and Rob Guest deliberated on Lankshear's potential loan exit ahead of the transfer deadline on February 3. They also covered Postecoglou's comments on transfers, the imminent North London Derby against Arsenal, and the surprising FA Cup upset against Tamworth.
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