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Middlesbrough 'enquire' about Tottenham Hotspur prodigy also eyed by West Brom

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Middlesbrough are reportedly among the clubs to have enquired about Tottenham Hotspur prodigy Will Lankshear.

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The 19-year-old is among the Premier League’s brightest prospects and represents England at youth level.

Originally an Arsenal trainee, Lankshear spent a year in Sheffield United’s youth system before Tottenham came calling in 2022.

According to reporter Ben Jacobs, Tottenham are looking to loan the forward out and are not short of options.

Middlesbrough are believed to have enquired about the teenager’s availability, while Burnley and Luton Town are also thought to have asked.

West Bromwich Albion and Cardiff City have also been credited with interest in Lankshear, who was named the 2023/24 Premier League 2 Player of the Season.

He could prove to be an ideal replacement for Emmanuel Latte Lath if the Boro talisman does seal a move to MLS side Atlanta United.

Middlesbrough have made four senior signings in the current window, landing Mark Travers, Ryan Giles, George Edmundson and Morgan Whittaker.

Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea 'interested' in £40m former Hull City star

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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering a move for ex-Hull City loanee Liam Delap - but could face competition from Chelsea.

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The 21-year-old spent last season on loan in Yorkshire, scoring eight goals in 32 appearances for the Tigers.

Manchester City sanctioned a permanent exit for the frontman in the summer, selling him to Premier League newcomers Ipswich Town.

He has been a revelation at Portman Road, notching eight goals in 22 outings and fuelling talk of interest from Chelsea.

According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham are also weighing up a swoop for the England under-21s marksman.

Ipswich are said to be keen to retain Delap, slapping a £40m on his head as a minimum price tag. Despite their desire not to sell, the report claims money could well talk.

Tottenham have endured a woeful campaign but manager Ange Postecoglou is reportedly set to be backed with reinforcements.

The club are believed to be keen on recruiting new defenders, as well as a new forward option.

Celtic 'hand deal' to former Sheffield Wednesday and Tottenham Hotspur manager

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Celtic have reportedly hired former Sheffield Wednesday and Tottenham Hotspur manager David Pleat as a scout.

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The 79-year-old is a vastly experienced figure and is considered a fountain of knowledge when it comes to talent identification.

Years after his final tenure as Spurs boss, Pleat returned to the club as a scout and had a hand in the signings of various first-team stars.

According to Mail Online, Celtic have called on Pleat’s talents to identify potential signings. He is believed to have been handed a one-year deal, with his primary focus being talent in England.

A winger in his playing days, Pleat represented the likes of Nottingham Forest and Exeter City before moving into coaching.

He led Luton Town and Tottenham twice and also had spells in charge of Nuneaton Borough, Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday.

The Owls handed Pleat the reins in the summer of 1995 and he was at the helm during a period of change at Hillsborough.

A number of senior players were moved on as the club ushered in a new era and Pleat was the boss when Benito Carbone and Paolo Di Canio were signed.

Pleat was sacked in November 1997, paying the price for a sluggish start to the season.

Leeds United linked with Tottenham Hotspur's 92

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Leeds United are reportedly interested in long-serving Tottenham Hotspur defender Ben Davies.

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The 31-year-old has been on the books at Spurs for over a decade and amassed 341 appearances across all competitions since joining from Swansea City.

However, just 11 of those have been this season and he is out of contract at the end of the season.

With the clock ticking down on his Spurs deal, reporter Ben Jacobs has claimed Leeds have retained an interest in the 92-cap Wales international.

Leeds were said to have a speculative eye on Davies during the last January window, but a move never materialised.

Speaking on the Last Word on Spurs podcast, Jacobs said: “With Ben Davies, I think that he will also be gone. And the same for Fraser Forster as well.

“With Davies, the natural thing is to run down the contract. Leeds United remain interested. So that could be one to watch in the coming weeks.”

Considering Davies’ pedigree, it would be a surprise to see the defender step down into the Championship.

A move would arguably be more likely if Leeds secured promotion to the top flight, which the Whites are currently on course to do.

He would be among familiar faces at Elland Road, with Leeds having Wales internationals Joe Rodon, Ethan Ampadu, Daniel James, Karl Darlow and Charlie Crew in their ranks.

Davies will also be familiar with winger Manor Solomon, who is currently on loan at Leeds from Tottenham.

Barnsley FC transfer latest: Tottenham Hotspur midfielder heads back out on loan after recall - but Doncaster Rovers miss out

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BARNSLEY midfielder Matty Craig has been recalled by parent club Tottenham Hotspur and immediately loaned back out to the Reds’ League One rivals Mansfield Town - dashing the hopes of South Yorkshire neighbours Doncaster Rovers.

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The League Two promotion-chasers were keen on bringing back Craig for a second loan spell at the club - following his impressive temporary stint at Rovers last term - but have lost out to the higher-division Stags, who have signed him for the rest of the season.

Craig found opportunities hard to come back in the final months of his time at Oakwell, making just one league start after the derby at Huddersfield Town on October 7 - the 4-0 home reverse to Leyton Orient on December 21.

In total, the 21-year-old made 16 appearances for the club.

Despite the loan spell not quite working out in the way that he and Barnsley hoped - with Craig widely expected to be recalled from his season-long arrangement and head back to Spurs this month - Reds head coach Darrell Clarke remains full of praise for the way that the midfielder conducted himself in his time at Oakwell.

Clarke said: "With Matty, I can’t speak highly enough of the lad. He’s a great lad and professional who is going to have a great career.

"Obviously, with Luca (Connell) and Kelechi (Nwakali) coming in now, the ‘six’ position is pretty tough on the lads who are trying to get in front of those two at the minute.

"Because both of those players are performing in the midfield and Jon Russell and Phillo (Adam Phillips) are (also) performing very well at the minute.

"We’d like to thank Spurs. We enjoyed having him and I am sure he (Craig) will have a good career."

Echoing Clarke’s sentiments, sporting director Mladen Sormaz said: "Matty’s attitude and effort have been first class. He wasn’t able to break into the team in the way we had hoped and therefore we agreed it would be better for his development for the loan to end.

"I’d like to thank Spurs for working closely with us throughout Matty’s time at the club and we wish him well for the future."

Leeds United winger makes future admission amid Tottenham Hotspur uncertainty

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Leeds United’s on-loan Tottenham Hotspur winger Manor Solomon has admitted the door is “really open” regarding his future.

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The 25-year-old moved to Elland Road on a season-long loan deal in the summer following an injury-hit season at Tottenham.

He has become increasingly important to the Leeds cause, racking up 19 appearances and helping the Whites ascend to the Championship summit.

The Israel international has remained coy over his future but did not rule out the possibility of a long-term stay in West Yorkshire.

Speaking to The Athletic, he said: “I love it here, I love the fans. I love the club. I love the players, the manager.

“Especially now, I’m really enjoying it and I love living here. Of course, it’s different to London, less things to do and we have less friends here. All the Israelis, they live in London, but we found our place here.

“You can’t predict what will happen in the future, whether I come back to Tottenham, whether I go to a different team, or whether I stay here in Leeds, you can’t predict it, but, of course, for me, the door is really open.”

Solomon first arrived on British shores in 2022, impressing during a loan spell at Fulham after making the switch from Shakhtar Donetsk.

Tottenham secured his services in 2023 but Solomon has managed just six appearances for the Premier League club.

Leeds have an embarrassment of riches in the winger department, with Solomon facing competition from Daniel James, Wilfried Gnonto and Largie Ramazani.

Doncaster Rovers 'racing' to land midfielder as recall from Barnsley considered

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Doncaster Rovers are reportedly looking to re-sign Matthew Craig on loan from Tottenham Hotspur.

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The 21-year-old joined Doncaster on loan in January 2024 and quickly established himself as a key figure under Grant McCann.

He was indispensable as Doncaster marched into the League Two play-offs, but did not return for the 2024/25 season.

Tottenham instead loaned the Scotland youth international to Barnsley, who have used him sparingly in recent weeks.

According to Football Insider, Doncaster are eyeing a return for Craig but face competition from Mansfield Town.

Tottenham are believed to be considering ending the midfielder’s Oakwell stay early, with his lack of game time most likely proving a concern.

Speaking in March, while still in Doncaster’s, ranks Craig admitted he could see himself returning to the club for another spell.

He said: “Yeah [I could see it] - I've really liked it here. I think at the end of the season, we'll see what Spurs say as well. So far, I've really enjoyed my time here.

“I've loved it - I've loved every minute. Being able to come here, and being able to experience senior football, is something which I've really enjoyed.

“You see games within the league and you can't wait to get out and play.”

Former Leeds United and Middlesbrough coach eyed for new role as 'talks' held

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Former Leeds United and Middlesbrough coach Robbie Keane is in talks over a technical director role, according to a report.

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A free-scoring forward in his playing days, Keane represented the likes of Leeds, Tottenham Hotspur and Celtic.

He took up coaching after hanging up his boots and has been a backroom staff member at Elland Road and the Riverside.

Keane assisted Jonathan Woodgate at Middlesbrough, later returning to Leeds to link up with Sam Allardyce during his brief Elland Road tenure.

The 44-year-old was most recently in charge of Israeli side Maccabi Tel-Aviv, who he led to a league and cup double.

He was linked with Greek side Asteras Tripolis in September, but an appointment failed to materialise.

According to Turkish outlet Sporx, Fatih Karagümrük have their sights set on Keane as they look to appoint a technical director.

The club’s chairman Suleyman Hurma is quoted as saying: "Robbie Keane is a name that has been on our list for a long time. We are in talks with Keane for the technical director position.

“However, it is not easy to convince names like Keane and bring them to our country. If the conditions are right, we will invite them to Istanbul."

While the role would represent a different type of challenge, Keane would bring a wealth of footballing experience to the club.

Fatih Karagümrük compete in the second tier of Turkish football, having suffered relegation from the top flight last term.

York City pull off coup with signing of defender with Champions League experience

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National League table-toppers York City have signed defender Malachi Fagan-Walcott from Cardiff City on a permanent basis.

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The 22-year-old joined the Minstermen on loan in September, mere months after he had his Cardiff contract extended.

He has made quite the impression in North Yorkshire, becoming a key figure in York’s push for a return to the EFL.

His move has now been made permanent, with an undisclosed fee being agreed between the Minstermen and the Bluebirds. The deal will be made official on January 2.

In a statement, York said: “Not only has the 22-year-old formed part of a solid defence, but he has contributed at the other end of the pitch as well, recording three assists, and a crucial goal away at FC Halifax Town which started the memorable injury-time fightback away at The Shay. Good to have you with us, Malachi.”

A centre-back by trade, Fagan-Walcott cut his teeth within Tottenham Hotspur’s youth system. He progressed into the senior set-up, making his debut in the Champions League against RB Leipzig in March 2020.

It proved to be his first and last appearance at first-team level for Spurs, who confirmed his release in 2023. Cardiff came calling but only afforded Fagan-Walcott three first-team appearances.

He also has international experience, having represented England at under-16 and under-17 level.

Tottenham Hotspur make 'approach' for ex

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Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly made an approach to sign former Leeds United and Sheffield United ‘target’ Ben Godfrey.

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The 26-year-old was linked with both the Whites and the Blades earlier this year, having slipped down the pecking order at Everton.

While a January switch did not materialise, Godfrey did go on to seal a move away from Merseyside in the summer window.

He completed a permanent move to Serie A side Atalanta, although it has not quite worked out for the England-capped defender in Italy.

Godfrey has been afforded just one substitute appearance in the league, with this outing coming in Atalanta’s season opener.

He has featured on five occasions across all competitions, totalling just over 90 minutes of action. It appears he could be given an exit opportunity, with Football Insider crediting Tottenham with interest.

Ange Postecoglou’s side have been slammed for their leaky defence in recent weeks, with Godfrey reportedly viewed as someone who could help to ease their crisis.

Contact is thought to have been made with Atalanta, with Spurs looking at a short-term loan deal.

With Spurs low on numbers at centre-back, they have deployed teenager Archie Gray in the heart of defence on more than one occasions.

While the Leeds United academy graduate is known for his versatility, he only played at right-back or in the centre of midfield at senior level for the Whites.

York City gave Godfrey his breakthrough in senior football before selling him to Norwich City in 2016.

He thrived under the tutelage of current Leeds boss Daniel Farke, who used Godfrey frequently during his Canaries tenure.

Everton came calling in 2020 and he left the Toffees having made 93 appearances for the club in all competitions.