Tottenham loanee Alfie Devine has quickly made himself a fan favourite at Preston North End, with supporters left raving about his latest performance in the Carabao Cup.
Alfie Devine is currently spending the 2025/26 season on loan at Preston North End after a deal was agreed earlier this summer, following his signing of a new contract that is expected to keep him at Tottenham Hotspur until 2027.
Devine wasted no time in announcing himself to the North End faithful, scoring just seven minutes into his first start for the Championship side.
The 21-year-old has now followed up his impressive debut with a strong performance in the Carabao Cup against Wrexham, further fuelling excitement about what he could bring across the course of the season.
Preston fans sing Devine praises after lively Carabao Cup display
Although Wrexham ran out winners on the night, it was Devine’s display that caught the eye of Preston fans, with many taking to social media to sing his praises after a lively performance.
The Spurs loanee was electric in possession, gliding past defenders with ease, and capped off his evening with a clever assist, crossing perfectly for Liam Lindsay to score North End’s second goal of the game.
Fans were quick to share their thoughts after the final whistle, with one supporter posting: “Devine is a bit special, isn’t he?”, while another urged Preston to make the move permanent, writing: “Buy Alfie Devine NOW, what a player.”
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Others admitted they fear the club will be priced out of a deal for the Tottenham starlet, joking about starting a fundraiser to keep him at Deepdale.
One fan said: “I am sure that if we all whack £100 into a GoFundMe, we might be able to afford Alfie Devine’s right leg. Quality player.”
while another added: “Think we should start fundraising now to make sure we have got enough money to buy Devine! The lad is quality.”
Tottenham will be watching Alfie Devine closely
Tottenham will no doubt be hoping Devine continues this upward trajectory, as the midfielder is yet to enjoy a proper run in the first team, despite showing plenty of promise since joining the club.
The decision to hand him a contract running until 2027 underlines the faith Spurs have in his ability, and this loan at Preston feels like a key stage in his development, one that could determine how quickly he makes the step up in North London.
Speaking after his debut for Preston, Devine himself made it clear that he feels ready to take on the challenge. Reflecting on his experience so far, he said: “My first time in the Championship, I thought that I was not myself enough in a way.
“I think that the game against QPR and today hopefully shows that I am trying to prove myself a bit more in this league. It was vital (the year in Belgium). Living in another country and all that sort of stuff, I am really glad I went there for that season.”