Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationCaughtOffsideUnverified sourceVia John Wenham· 27 Sept 2026
Wenham: Selling Lankshear was an 'utter disaster'
A Spurs expert says Tottenham blundered by selling a young striker who is now tearing up the Championship.
W. Lankshear
player
Player
Will Lankshear
Position
Striker
Current club
Middlesbrough
Reported form
8 goals in 11 games
What happened. Spurs expert John Wenham believes Tottenham made a huge mistake by sanctioning the summer sale of young striker Will Lankshear. The criticism comes as Lankshear scores eight goals in 11 appearances for Middlesbrough while Spurs struggle for consistent central attacking output.
- Wenham called the sale an 'utter disaster'.
- Lankshear has eight goals in 11 Championship appearances.
- Spurs are struggling for consistent central attacking output.
“utter disaster”
— John Wenham
The sale faces scrutiny as Lankshear's form contrasts with Spurs' attacking struggles.
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