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The 33-year-old is expected to move abroad as he announces he will leave Spurs
Tottenham Hotspur attacker Jamie Donley is all set to head out on loan for the upcoming season.
According to a report via Tottenham news, the 19-year-old is set to join an unnamed Championship club for the upcoming season, and the deal will be finalised when Spurs return from South Korea.
Donley has previously been on loan at Leyton Orient.
Jamie Donley needs exposure
The 19-year-old needs to play regularly at this stage of his career, and he will not get those opportunities at Tottenham. It makes sense for him to move on and join a club where he will get ample exposure.
Regular football at the Championship club will help him develop further. It could help him return as a better player next summer and force his way into Thomas Frank’s first-team plans.
Tottenham have adequate depth in the attacking unit, and they will not be able to accommodate Donley in the first team squad. It makes sense for him to move on and focus on his development now.
It will be interesting to see where he ends up. He will be desperate for regular game time at a high level. The Championship could be ideal for his growth right now.
The 19-year-old is highly rated at the club, and he has a big future. Spurs will hope that he can continue to develop into a useful first-team player for them in future.
Tottenham working to improve the team
Tottenham are looking to improve their squad this summer, and they will look to plug the weaknesses in their side. They have already improved the attacking unit with the signing of Mohammed Kudus. They have been linked with other attacking players as well.
Along with improving their squad, they should look to handle the development of their young talent carefully. These players will need game time to improve, and sending them out on loan would be a wise decision.
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Tottenham are interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani and could make him their next marquee signing after Son Heung-min confirmed he will leave club this summer, it has been reported.
In an emotional press conference before Tottenham’s pre-season fixture against Newcastle United in South Korea, Son, 33, revealed that he has made the “difficult” decision to depart north London.
“Before we start, I just want to share the information that I have decided to leave this club this summer,” Son said. “Respectfully, this club is helping me to make my decision. I just want to share this before we start.”
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“It was the most difficult decision I have made in my career,” he continued. “I have spent 10 years at Tottenham. The main reason is I have achieved everything I can at Tottenham. I need a new environment for a fresh challenge. I’m grateful the club have respected my decision and wish Spurs well for the next season.”
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While Son refused to comment on his next destination, MLS side LAFC appear to be leading the race for his signature. There is also Saudi Arabia interest in the former Bayer Leverkusen man.
For Tottenham, the search to replace Son is expected to intensify. Thomas Frank is keen to strengthen his forward line, despite the £55m arrival of Mohammed Kudus, and PSG’s Kolo Muani is said to be right at the top of the club’s shortlist. The France international spent the second half of last season on loan at Juventus.
