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Former scout claims Tottenham will regret moving on from 21-year-old who plays for Middlesbrough now, so quickly

Former scout Mick Brown claims Tottenham have made a big mistake by selling Will Lankshear to Middlesbrough in the summer.

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 10:22 PM
Former scout claims Tottenham will regret moving on from 21-year-old who plays for Middlesbrough now, so quickly
Key Things to Know
  • Former scout Mick Brown claims Tottenham Hotspur will regret selling young striker Will Lankshear to Middlesbrough.
  • Brown told Football Insider that Lankshear would be an upgrade on manager Roberto De Zerbi's current attacking options.
  • Tottenham sold Lankshear to Championship club Middlesbrough in the summer for a total package worth up to £20 million.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former scout Mick Brown claims Tottenham Hotspur will regret selling 21-year-old striker Will Lankshear to Middlesbrough. Brown argued that the English forward could serve as an upgrade over manager Roberto De Zerbi's current attacking options amid Tottenham's early-season goal-scoring struggles.

Tottenham sold Lankshear in a permanent transfer package worth up to £20 million during the summer window. The young centre-forward has since scored eight goals across 11 appearances for Middlesbrough in all competitions, including six Championship goals.

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