Luca Williams-Barnett receives huge honour after impressing at Tottenham
Tottenham fans have concluded that Luca Williams-Barnett is the next big thing and for good reason.
Williams-Barnett became legacy 900 for Tottenham after debuting in Spurs’ win over Doncaster Rovers in the Carabao Cup third round.
This was not designed to be a one-off occasion with the talented midfielder announcing himself to the world during the game.
In fact, the Lilywhites are so besotted by him that Tottenham rewarded Williams-Barnett with his first professional contract weeks after the game as fans wait to see what their shining star does next.
Luca Williams-Barnett named Premier League 2 Player of the Month
Tottenham announced on 10 October that Williams-Barnett is the Premier League 2 Player of the Month for September.
His league form has been impressive, netting his first hat-trick at Under-21 level in a huge 6-3 victory at Leicester City on 19 September.
- He has made the starting lineup six times and has played 518 minutes
- He has netted six goals and provided three assists
- Last season he netted 19 goals and provided nine assists for the Under-18s
Williams-Barnett is as lethal as he in front of goal as he is setting up his teammates to score. He is a complete midfielder who is excellent on the ball, reads the game well and possesses solid off-the-ball movement.
All these traits combined makes him the most promising youngster Spurs has produced in the last couple of years.
Should Williams-Barnett be loaned out by Spurs?
Now that he has signed his first professional contract at Tottenham, there will be expectations for Spurs to loan Williams-Barnett out next season.
However, this is a decision that should not be taken lightly.
Indeed, the Lilywhites are notorious for their failed loan spells with Bryan Gil, who departed Tottenham over the summer, being the most recognised one in recent years.
Instead of loaning Gil to a Premier League club, the Lilywhites opted to send him to Spain which meant he was unable to adapt to the pace of the first division upon his return.
Williams-Barnett is a different case. He has spent his career in England unlike Gil. However, the Premier League is a massive step up from academy football.
In an ideal world, the young star would be integrated into the first team without question. But if a loan is the only option, Williams-Barnett must remain in England at all costs.
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