Rumors abounded over the last 24 hours on social media that new Tottenham Hotspur youngster Yang Min-hyeok was destined for a loan stint, and we finally have something from a reasonable source. Alasdair Gold is reporting that the South Korean teenager is headed to the Championship for the rest of the season:
Queens Park Rangers are the lucky landing spot for Yang, reportedly beating out a number of other clubs both in the Championship and overseas for the winner of the K League’s Young Player of the Year award.
A stint in the Championship is probably a sensible move for Yang. Talent aside (and he is talented), the intensity of the Premier League will be a huge step up for him, and some time lower down the English footballing pyramid will help him adapt to the increased physicality required. As for QPR, they are not a bad place for Yang to head; in midtable, they’re reasonably safe from the threat of relegation but still and outside chance at reaching the promotion spots - meaning they will be willing to take risks on younger players in the hopes of climbing the ladder.
Gold also mentions this could mean Spurs are lining up another attacking signing, which... well, the saying goes that hope deferred makes the heart sick, and I am nigh on my deathbed right now. Maybe, though, just maybe, there’s a nugget of truth to Gold’s suggestion?
From the sounds of things, this could be made official very soon, so keep an eye out!