Thomas Frank is set to make key transfer decisions at Tottenham this summer after inheriting former boss Ange Postecoglou’s squad.
The North Londoners are vying to ready their squad for the challenge of Champions League football after last term’s Europa League triumph.
But Tottenham’s move for Morgan Gibbs-White is on hold, with Nottingham Forest considering legal action over Spurs’ advances for the attacking midfielder.
Meanwhile, Frank has added Kudus to his ranks after the Ghana winger scored five goals for rivals West Ham last season.
Will Lankshear and Dane Scarlett among youth players who could leave Tottenham
As Frank looks to bolster his squad, Tottenham have signed defender Kota Takai from Japanese outfit Kawasaki.
But even though the former Brentford boss has added the 20-year-old to his ranks, the 51-year-old is set to make key decisions regarding Takai’s fellow youngsters this summer.
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Tottenham reporter Alasdair Gold was asked via football.london‘s live Spurs blog on Sunday, 13 July: “We have a number of development players on the cusp of the first team squad: (Jamie) Donley, (Alfie) Dorrington, (Will) Lankshear, (Dane) Scarlett, (Alfie) Devine, (Ashley) Phillips, etc. Where do you see our stronger youth players playing their football next season?”
Gold replied: “I think a couple need to be kept because of the homegrown aspect but I think the bulk of those players will head out on loan and maybe one or two could even leave permanently.
“The pathway is blocked in certain departments, and some might just not be seen as Champions League-level players.”
Frank should favour Donley over Lankshear and Scarlett in key exit calls
Football Insider verdict
While Frank is set to decide which of his youngsters he allows to leave on loan, and whose permanent exits he facilitates, the new Tottenham boss should be unwilling to part company with all three of Donley, Lankshear, and Scarlett, as the trio are all strikers.
Dominic Solanke is likely to continue leading the line for the North London outfit, as seen under Postecoglou, having scored 16 goals across all competitions last season.
Meanwhile, Football Insider have exclusively revealed that fellow forward Richarlison is ready to quit Tottenham this summer, having struggled both in front of goal and for fitness last season.
The Brazilian’s exit would leave Solanke as Frank’s only remaining senior out-and-out striker, leaving the Dane with Scarlett, Donley, and Lankshear to choose from as the former Bournemouth man’s back-up.
Frank should favour keeping Donley at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after the 20-year-old thrived on loan with Leyton Orient, subsequently winning three senior caps for Northern Ireland.