(Credit: Imago)
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Transfer fee and significant bonuses agreed for Tottenham-linked wonderkid to complete move

Jack Dawson
Jack Dawson

Correspondent AUTHORITY Football journalist with experience at the Edinburgh Evening News and GRV Media; Masters graduate from the University of Derby. FOCUS Scottish Premiership coverage with specialist knowledge of Rangers, Celtic, Hearts, Aberdeen, and Motherwell. THE INSIGHT Jack utilises a network of club and industry contacts across the Scottish Premiership to deliver verified, high-speed reporting. He provides the tactical and transfer insight behind the headlines to ensure fans get the full story as it happens.

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Thomas Frank is already preparing for Tottenham’s upcoming January transfer window despite their good start to the season.

Spurs oversaw an active summer window, with numerous big stars coming through the door.

The signing of Mohammed Kudus has proved to be masterful at Tottenham so far, with the winger having an excellent start to the season.

However, ensuring the North London club have players for the future is also important, with Frank eyeing stars from the upcoming generation.

Mohammed Kudus looking concentrated while playing for Tottenham
Mohammed Kudus has been a fantastic signing for Tottenham to date (Credit: Imago)

Newcastle set to win race for Josh Kenchington

Going into January, Tottenham were in the race for Barnsley’s Josh Kenchington. 

Compared to the likes of John Stones, the defender is highly rated, and is a current England Under 15s international.

  • Kenchington is just 14 years old
  • He is currently a regular for England Under 15s
  • The centre-back has been compared to Stones after coming through Barnsley's academy

However, it appears Spurs are set to miss out on the signing, with Newcastle now having a bid accepted for Kenchington.

According to Sky Sports on 17 October, the Magpies have agreed to pay £350,000 plus significant bonuses ahead of the move.

As a result, on top of Tottenham, Manchester United and Brighton are also set to miss out on the signing, with Newcastle waiting for the clearance of Premier League family checks to complete the deal.

Missing out on Kenchington not a huge loss

While Kenchington could end up being a superstar, Tottenham currently have plenty of young defenders with high potential.

The most obvious is Luka Vuskovic, who has had a stunning start to life at Hamburg on loan.

With the Croatia international just being 18 years old, it is clear that he could be in Spurs’ first team for years if he continues this trajectory.

However, the task for Frank is to ensure Vuskovic, alongside many of Tottenham’s other talents, reach their potential in the coming years.

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