Lincoln beat 30 clubs to land Spurs starlet Melia on loan

Lincoln City's sporting director reveals the relentless pursuit that saw them win the race for Tottenham's Irish prodigy.

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What happened. Tottenham have loaned forward Mason Melia to Lincoln City, who beat up to 30 clubs for his signature.

• Lincoln first enquired about Melia in January.
• Melia arrived at Spurs for £1.6m from St Patrick's Athletic.
• He is regarded as the Republic of Ireland's best prodigy.

“We beat up to 30 other clubs for his signature”

— Jez George

Melia is expected to get regular minutes at Sincil Bank this season.

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