Will Lankshear sends message as Tottenham announce forward exit
Tottenham have several exciting prospects in attacking positions, including centre-forward Will Lankshear.
Lankshear spent the second half of the season on loan at Championship side West Brom, but failed to score in 11 appearances.
Despite this, the 20-year-old is held in high esteem at Tottenham, who will now decide the fate of the attacker and some of his peers this summer.
One youth forward has now announced that he will depart Spurs this summer, and Lankshear has now reacted to the news.
Jaden Williams announces Tottenham exit
Young Spurs prospect Jaden Williams has now announced that he will be departing the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after 14 years at the club.
Williams joined as a six-year-old and was a highly-rated striker within the academy as he progressed through the age groups.
However, the 20-year-old has not been offered a new contract, and will now leave this summer, after a lifelong association with the club.
| Stat | Williams |
| Appearances | 43 |
| Goals | 23 |
| Assists | 9 |
Williams announced his farewell via Instagram, and Lankshear responded, commenting a heart emoji on his emotional message.
Spurs to make Lankshear decision
Williams will be one of countless young talents who will leave having never made a first-team appearance for Tottenham, but the same cannot be said of Lankshear.
The 20-year-old has made six appearances for the first team, scoring once, and is on the verge of a senior breakthrough, at Tottenham or elsewhere.
However, Lankshear’s future is uncertain following the conclusion of his West Brom loan. The Europa League handed him opportunities which the Champions League will not, and he will want to be playing regularly.
The attacker is under contract until 2029, and could be sent out on loan again, but another goalless spell could be detrimental for his chances of success in North London.
Spurs could look to add to their attacking ranks, but squad depth will be important over the course of the campaign, and Lankshear may hope that if he remains at the club, he stays in and around the first team and continues to appear at the top level.
Another Championship loan, this time for a full season, could be of benefit to Lankshear in what could be a make or break season for him, and he will be well aware of the difficult task that lies ahead having just seen his age-mate depart.