This article includes exclusive comments from Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham.
Tottenham are continuing to agree contracts with top young talent in North London.
Daniel Levy has been keen to strengthen Spurs’ squad over the past few months. This has seen him bring in talent from elsewhere, such as Mohammed Kudus.
However, the 63-year-old has also put an emphasis on the academy.
Luca Williams-Barnett and Tynan Thompson hailed at Tottenham
Luca Williams-Barnett and Tynan Thompson have formally joined Spurs’ Under-18s squad after signing two-year scholarships in North London.
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Both impressed during the 2024/25 season. Williams-Barnett picked up the Under-18 Premier League Goal of the Season award for his beautiful effort from the halfway line against Leicester City back in November.
Meanwhile, Thompson contributed to 15 goals in 26 appearances for the Under-18s and stepped up to make his debut for the Under-21s against AFC Ajax in the Premier League International Cup.
As a result, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – has heaped praise on both players ahead of next season.
“Williams-Barnett is someone that everybody already knows about,” Wenham said.
“He is an outstanding player who can play as a 10 or off the left, creates goals, scores ridiculous goals, massive Tottenham fan and wants to play for his boyhood club. The one that goes under the radar, who is almost as good as Williams-Barnett, is Thompson.
“He is a left winger who can beat anybody on the ball. Really good pace and trickery, and has got this ability to cut in and finish from his right foot into the far corner of the goal that we see crop up eight, nine, ten times a season. So, he is one of the standouts.”
Williams-Barnett could break into the first team
With the talent that Williams-Barnett possesses, it is only a matter of time before he breaks into Spurs’ first team.
He is a rare midfield profile who can score as well as he can create for others. This level of technical ability, combined with his off-the-ball movement, makes him a threat to most opposition.
With the correct development plan and minutes, there is no doubt that he could shine on some of the biggest footballing stages. As a result, William-Barnett is one to keep an eye on in the coming months.