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‘Precious diamond’ – Amid interest from Manchester United, Tottenham open contract talks with 18yo academy talent

Tottenham open contract talks with academy talent Luca Williams-Barnett amid interest from Manchester United.

By Rohan Sengupta · To The Lane And Back

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 9:45 PM

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Tottenham Hotspur have opened contract extension talks with 18-year-old academy talent Luca Williams-Barnett.
Manchester United, Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dortmund are reportedly monitoring the creative midfielder.
Williams-Barnett is under a contract that runs until 2028 after debuting for Tottenham's senior team at age 16.

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Tottenham Hotspur have initiated contract negotiations with 18-year-old academy prospect Luca Williams-Barnett to extend his stay beyond his current deal expiring in 2028. The North London club aims to secure the creative attacker on fresh terms amid transfer interest from rival clubs, including Manchester United, Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dortmund.

Williams-Barnett made his senior Spurs debut at age 16 and featured as a substitute in a 5-1 League Cup win against Charlton Athletic. Manager Roberto De Zerbi has praised the teenager's potential, calling him a "precious diamond" while emphasizing the need for continued physical development.

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