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Spurs expert says selling Will Lankshear might be a ‘disaster’ as Middlesbrough exploits highlight Tottenham transfer blunder

John Wenham labels Tottenham’s decision to sell striker Will Lankshear an utter disaster.

By Shehryar Edibam · To The Lane And Back

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 11:43 PM

Key Things to Know

Tottenham sold striker Will Lankshear to Middlesbrough in a permanent deal worth up to £20 million.
Lankshear has scored eight goals in eleven appearances since moving to the Championship club.
Spurs sit 20th in the Premier League table following a winless start under manager Roberto De Zerbi.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur sold 21-year-old striker Will Lankshear to Championship side Middlesbrough in a deal worth up to £20 million, including an initial £10 million fee. Lankshear has since scored eight goals in eleven appearances for Middlesbrough, while Tottenham sits in 20th place in the Premier League table under head coach Roberto De Zerbi.

Spurs expert John Wenham criticized the transfer, labeling the decision to let the forward leave as a potential disaster amid Tottenham's ongoing attacking struggles and the exclusion of Richarlison from the squad. Lankshear had previously scored one goal in six senior matches for Spurs.

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