Gareth Bale might be making a return to English football in one of the most unexpected ways yet – and it could open the door for several Tottenham youngsters to get vital senior minutes at Plymouth Argyle.
Just yesterday, it was revealed that Tottenham legend Gareth Bale could make a return to British football in a surprising way.
Bale has been lined up to front a US-based private equity group’s potential takeover of EFL League One side Plymouth Argyle.
It is claimed that Argyle chairman Simon Hallett has been exploring fresh investment opportunities for over a year now, making Bale’s potential involvement in the club’s future an understandable one.
Given the winger’s affiliation to Tottenham, it is very likely that, should the takeover go through, he could look to Tottenham when making signings for his side, as they would be looking to make a return to the Championship, following their relegation last season.
We have now put together a list of seven Spurs players Gareth Bale could convince to join Plymouth Argyle on loan should he complete his takeover.
Will Lankshear could kickstart his senior career
Lankshear would be an exciting prospect for the Welshman if he is looking to add a centre-forward to his ranks, as the Tottenham youngster needs to kickstart his senior career.
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Lankshear is a player with huge potential and although he scored his first senior goal for Tottenham in their Europa League clash against Galatasaray, the forward has not impressed ever since, even during his loan move to Championship side West Brom, where he did not manage to grab a goal during his time at the Hawthorns.
If he joined Gareth Bale at Plymouth Argyle, Lankshear could potentially jumpstart his young career, gaining much-needed first-team senior experience.
Alfie Devine could do with another loan spell away from Tottenham
Of course, Devine is a long way from being a starter at Tottenham, and while he impressed on loan at Westerlo, there is every chance that the youngster would be handed another loan move this summer.
A move to an English side could bode well for Devine, who would benefit from getting used to life playing English football before he can become a regular for Tottenham.
Should Bale take over at Argyle, then the 20-year-old midfielder could get such experience from the League One side.
Tottenham may ease Yang Min-hyeok into League One
Min-hyeok spent the last six months of the previous season out on loan at QPR in the Championship, and while that was a great experience for the Korean, it might be a big jump for the youngster, who is still adapting to life in England.
Tottenham might want to reconsider their strategy with the youngster, and perhaps loaning him out to a side just slightly below the Championship could help the teenager ease into life in England. Argyle could be a great place to start.
Ashley Phillips could be sold to Plymouth Argyle
Phillips did not impress during his loan spell at Stoke City, and as it stands, the defender looks set to be returning to Tottenham.
If he could not hack it in the Championship, then it is quite clear that he would struggle to break into the Tottenham setup.
It seems like selling the defender is the best option for Tottenham, and if Bale’s Argyle are looking to secure a permanent signing from Tottenham, then Phillips would be a great option for the League One side. Phillips spent a spell on loan with Plymouth in 2024.
Damola Ajayi needs more gametime after Tottenham breakthrough
We saw what Josh Keeley and Jamie Donley did at Leyton Orient last season, with the Tottenham pair performing at a very high level, even leading Orient to a play-off spot in the Championship, only for them to lose the promotion play-off final to Charlton.
That loan spell helped the youngsters, and the same could be the case for Damola Ajayi, who only just signed a new contract at Tottenham, keeping him at the club until 2028.
Moving to Argyle could see the 20-year-old winger earn more gametime, which would aid his development in football.
George Abbott could take the next step in his development
Abbott impressed at Notts County in Football League Two, scoring five goals and assisting six in 40 appearances.
The natural next step for the 19-year-old would be a move up the footballing pyramid, and that step could be a loan move to the EFL League One, where he can continue to develop as a promising youngster.
Callum Olusesi might have to go on loan before breaking into the Tottenham team
Olusesi has been making steady progress in his Tottenham career of late. Just last season, the midfielder played his first competitive match for the Lilywhites in a Europa League match-up, before then earning a new contract, which is reported to make him the highest-paid youngster in the Tottenham academy setup.
It was also revealed that Olusesi rejected advances from top clubs across Europe before putting pen to paper at Tottenham. The player’s talent is there, and with Tottenham stacked in midfield, it is hard to see how he gets a spot in their current team.
A loan move should be considered, and if Bale secures a move to Argyle and comes calling, then it would be a good move for the youngster.