Wilson Odobert could be about to head for the exit at Tottenham in the January transfer window.
The Frenchman is now into his second season with the Lilywhites after he signed from Burnley last summer, but his time in N17 hasn’t gone as he would have hoped so far.
Odobert has shown flashes of his ability at Tottenham since his move to the capital, but he has been unable to nail down a regular starting spot for large parts of the last year.
The winger would have hoped to have received more football under Thomas Frank, but that hasn’t been the case for him as yet.
This article includes exclusive comment from former Tottenham scout Bryan King.
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Wilson Odobert in discussions with Tottenham about a loan
Odobert has hardly played for Tottenham so far this season, having only started his first competitive game under Frank in the recent draw with Brighton.
The wideman was substituted after 72 minutes on the South Coast, but that outing still sees his total league minutes for the season sat at a lowly 141 with five games on the board.
The 20-year-old is a player with bags of potential, but he is unlikely to reach that potential without playing regular football.
Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that Odobert and his agent will already be in discussions with the Lilywhites hierarchy regarding a potential loan move in January.
“I would imagine they’ll be talking about a loan move,” King said.
“Certainly Odobert and his agent will be wanting to know how he’s going to get games under his belt.
“For me, I don’t think he’s ever going to be first choice at Spurs, and definitely not at this stage of his career.
“He’s going to be wanting to play games, and that isn’t going to happen at Tottenham at the moment. A loan would be the best option for him really.”
Premier League loan would be perfect for Wilson Odobert
Odobert has a big future at Tottenham, but for the time being, it will be hard for him to force his way into Frank’s plans on a regular basis, given the depth that the boss has at his disposal.
With that in mind, if the N17 outfit could secure a loan move for the youngster elsewhere in the Premier League, that would be an ideal outcome for all parties.
Odobert needs more football, and continued exposure to the top flight would be invaluable for his development.
A team in the lower reaches of the table would likely utilise him as one of their key players, and that is exactly what he needs at this stage of his career.