There has been an update on the future of striker James Wilson, who joined Tottenham Hotspur on a loan deal on transfer deadline day in the winter.
Wilson arrived at Spurs on loan from Hearts, becoming the last of the North London club’s three signings during the mid-season window.
Tottenham beat out Arsenal to the services of the 19-year-old centre-forward, with the forward rejecting a trial offered by the Lilywhites’ North London rivals.
The teenager has played 10 times for Spurs’ U21s since making the move, but has yet to make a senior appearance for the Premier League side.
Tottenham not expected to activate the option to buy James Wilson
The Edinburgh News now reports that Wilson is set to return to Hearts at the end of the season, having failed to break into the Tottenham team.
It is revealed that the Lilywhites have a £2.5m option to buy the centre-forward, who has been named in Spurs’ matchday squad on two occasions since his move.
Wilson could yet lift silverware at Tottenham before returning to the Scottish side, as the youngster is currently preparing for tonight’s Premier League 2 play-off semi-final against Brighton U21s.
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However, should Spurs lose to the Seagulls, the striker could return to Hearts as early as next week.
Wilson’s desire revealed following Spurs frustration
The Edinburgh News make it clear that the striker only swapped Tynecastle Park for Spurs in the hope of getting some first-team minutes under his belt.
It is revealed that Wilson is keen to play competitive football next season and is eager to make an impression at Hearts after experiencing life at a Premier League club.
However, the publication also notes that Hearts boss Derek McInnes voiced his opposition to the forward’s loan move to Spurs back in February.
McInnes said at the time: “I couldn’t guarantee him minutes, such is the way it’s been. I told him and his agent that our preference was to stay, fight for his place, be part of something. But his head was turned with the Tottenham thing. I don’t think it’s the right move for him. Ultimately, it’s academy football and I think he’s better than that. But it was something James wanted to do.”