Wolves are reported to have had a bid for Tottenham Hotspur striker Will Lankshear turned down, but must pursue that deal with determination.
Wolves are one of three clubs reported to have had a bid for Tottenham Hotspur youngster Will Lankshear turned down this week.
football.london claims that Cesar Peixoto’s side made an approach with a bid upwards of £10 million – whether that was as an imminent permanent transfer or a loan-to-buy remains unknown.
Either way, Wolves could be onto a winner with that target and must pull out all the stops to beat Southampton and Sporting Lisbon, who are the other two clubs in the transfer race at this stage.
Will Lankshear impresses at Oxford United
Lankshear spent last season on loan at Oxford United and was thoroughly impressive, despite the U’s suffering relegation to League One.
The 21-year-old scored 11 goals in 43 appearances, a respectable tally for a struggling side. More than that, his physically dominant performances really caught the eye.
Lankshear is an exciting profile. Standing at six-foot two-inches, he has the presence needed to make an impact in the Championship, and he’s no slug either. As well as boasting the ability to hold up play and pose a threat from set plays, the striker is dangerous on the counter, working well with fellow Spurs loanee Jamie Donley last term.
Despite his young age, the talisman would bring big game experience to Molineux. Lankshear scored for Tottenham Hotspur against Galatasaray in the Europa League, winning that tournament in 2025.
The striker has also been afforded three Premier League outings, with minutes against Fulham, Southampton and Leicester City.
Wolves must push for ‘gladiatorial’ striker
This is a player that Peixoto should want in his side. Lankshear was almost gladiatorial at times when Oxford United were fighting relegation last season.
Against Hull City in April, the forward put in such a shift that he was barely able to walk when subbed at the Kassam Stadium to rapturous applause. In his final home match of the campaign, in a 4-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday, the Spurs star bagged a brace and picked up an assist.
After that match, ex Oxford United manager Matt Bloomfield said: “Where can he go in the game?
“If he can stay clear of injury and keep that focus that he has, I think he can go to the top because his finishing is top draw.
“It’s his focus, his single-mindedness to be the best he can possibly be, that is so admirable. And I wish him every success.”
It’s a particularly enticing option for Wolves. Lankshear has a profile that is very similar to that of Jorgen Strand Larsen, who was sold to Crystal Palace in January.
Lankshear could slot straight into the Wolves team and could be the perfect complement to Raul Jimenez. The Mexican will fancy his chances of nailing down a role in the starting XI but, at 35 years old, Jimenez cannot star every game in a long Championship season.
Jimenez is the perfect player for Lankshear to learn from and the combination of young and old could be potent for Wolves. A £10 million fee is a big outlay following the loss of finances that come with relegation, but it’s an investment for the future – Lankshear is a £30 million-plus player in the near future.
Will Lankshear: Player Profile & Statistics
Age: 21 / Position: Striker
Current Club: Tottenham Hotspur