Aston Villa and Brentford snubbed as striker signs Tottenham deal
Tottenham appear to be building for their future and they managed to pull one over Aston Villa, Brentford, Norwich and other interested clubs.
While the future of Ange Postecoglou is not yet secured, the hierarchy appears to be securing the next few years in terms of their academy prospects.
Postecoglou could be sacked at the end of the season and a lot could ride on the Europa League final against Manchester United.
Ellis Lehane snubs Villa and Brentford to sign Spurs contract
According to Football Insider on 19 May, Ellis Lehane has signed a professional deal with Spurs.
The 18-year-old striker was wanted by Villa, Brentford and Norwich, but he did not fancy moving to any of those clubs.
He even had offers on the table from Lecce, Verona and Cagliari, but they were all turned down by the teenager.
| Stat | Ellis Lehane |
| Games | 21 |
| Goals | 13 |
After signing a two-year scholarship deal with the North London outfit, he’s finally put pen to paper on a senior deal.
Brentford who like to sign hot prospects and sell them for huge profits in the future, will not be able to do that with Lehane.
Tottenham fans have every reason to be excited with Lehane
Tottenham fans have every reason to be excited about Lehane, who’s emerging as a gem in the club’s academy.
His prolific goal-scoring form – 13 goals in 21 Under-18 Premier League matches this season, including a hat-trick against Leicester – showcases his clinical finishing and instinctive positioning.
Lehane’s versatility, evidenced by his seamless transition to Under-21 football, and his national 200m sprint champion speed make him a dynamic threat.
With Spurs fancying managers with a track record of promoting youth, Lehane’s path to the first team looks promising, especially amid their injury challenges.
His recent professional contract, despite interest from elsewhere, signals his commitment to Tottenham.
Fans can anticipate Lehane potentially debuting next season, bringing raw energy and goal-scoring prowess to a squad aiming for Premier League and Europa League success, embodying the club’s bright future.