Tottenham midfielder Abbott set for Championship loan - Exclusive
This article includes exclusive comments from Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham.
George Abbott has been urged to aim higher when considering his future away from Tottenham.
Abbott replaced the unwell Rodrigo Bentancur for Tottenham during their 2-2 pre-season draw against Wycombe (26 July) at Hotspur Way.
However, cementing a place in the first team next season could prove difficult.
Therefore, with Ashley Phillips already returning to Stoke City for another season-long loan, Abbott has a lot to think about in the coming days.
Abbott urged to consider Championship loan
Abbott’s season-long loan at Notts County saw his beautiful volley from a corner kick against Accrington Stanley voted EFL Goal of the Season.
The loan spell was important for his development. During the 2024/25 season, Abbott netted six goals and provided seven assists in 47 appearances for the League Two side.
| Season | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| 2024/25 | 47 | 6 | 7 |
With over 4,000 minutes played last year, the 19-year-old will want to play regularly again next season.
As such, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that another loan would be best for Abbott. However, he has urged the defensive midfielder to aim for a Championship side.
“With Abbott, I think he needs to move up two divisions,” Wenham said.
“I think he's good enough because he’s versatile and can play right back or centre midfield. I think he should be aiming for a Championship club.
“Which one that is, I don't know, but I think he deserves to go into the Championship for his loan, having done so well in League Two last year”
Abbott should be loaned out
With the talent on display at Tottenham, it will be almost impossible for Abbott to receive adequate minutes to continue his development.
As a result, another loan should be at the forefront of the young midfielder’s mind in the coming days. While a Championship loan would better help him to prepare for the pace of the Premier League, a loan to another English division would also be suitable.
For Abbott, the most important aim should be getting enough game time to hone his craft. Therefore, it would not come as a surprise if Tottenham announce another loan for the teenager this summer.
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