Tottenham are poised to reap financial rewards from their past strategic decisions.
Spurs are set to benefit from Ipswich Town’s prospective bid for Sunderland winger Jack Clarke.
According to the i news, Ipswich are preparing an £18 million offer to sign Clarke. Tottenham holds a 40 percent sell-on clause from Clarke’s previous sale to Sunderland, meaning Spurs could receive nearly £7 million from this transfer. This was confirmed by club insider John Wenham on X.
Jack Clarke joined the Lilywhites in 2019 for an undisclosed fee believed to be around £10 million, with additional add-ons.
As part of the transfer agreement, Clarke was loaned back to Leeds for the 2019–20 season. However, limited playing time led to his recall by Tottenham in December 2019 under then-manager Jose Mourinho.
Clarke subsequently had loan spells at Queens Park Rangers and Stoke City, where he demonstrated his potential despite injuries. Limited first-team opportunities at Spurs prompted a loan move to Sunderland in 2022.
Clarke’s impressive performances at Sunderland earned him a permanent transfer in the summer of 2022. The Lilywhites reportedly received £750,000 from Sunderland for Clarke’s transfer.
Last season, Clarke excelled with Sunderland, scoring 15 goals and providing four assists in 40 Championship appearances. His form has attracted the interest of Ipswich Town, who are keen to strengthen their squad with his addition.
Should the transfer to Ipswich materialize, Tottenham will benefit significantly from the sell-on clause, securing a substantial sum from the deal.
Clarke’s career progression continues to positively impact his former club, showcasing the benefits of Spurs’ strategic planning.