Tottenham Hotspur are set to further trim their squad before the transfer window shuts, with a trio of young players poised for loan moves. According to a report by Dan Kilpatrick in the Evening Standard, utility player Jamie Donley, attacking midfielder Alfie Devine, and central defender Ashley Phillips will all depart on temporary deals for the season.
This move appears logical, with Phillips and Devine both returning from successful loan spells at Plymouth Argyle, where Phillips was named the club's Young Player of the Season. Both players are considered ready for a step up in competition. Donley, meanwhile, is set for his first loan experience, having impressed during pre-season as a left-back for new manager Ange Postecoglou. While all three are seen as valuable assets for the future, they are not yet considered ready to break into the first team.
The article also reveals that 17-year-old Mikey Moore, having recently signed his professional contract, will be integrated into the first-team squad. This decision underscores Moore's talent and Tottenham's general reluctance to loan out players under the age of 18.
Another interesting name mentioned is Will Lankshear. While the club believes he is ready for a loan move, they may hold back initially as he provides cover for Richarlison and Dominic Solanke in attack. This suggests Lankshear could remain at Tottenham for the first half of the season, potentially joining a loan club in January.
The report also confirms that Manor Solomon is likely to be loaned out for the season, while Gio Lo Celso and Sergio Reguilon remain linked with permanent transfers away from the club.
With these potential departures, Tottenham continue to reshape their squad under Postecoglou, focusing on a blend of experience and youth. While the loan moves will allow the young players to gain valuable first-team experience, the club will be keen to ensure sufficient depth remains within the squad, especially as they prepare for a busy season across multiple competitions.
