Tottenham facing transfer regrets after omitting buy-back provision in deal for Middlesbrough striker who has been on a tear

Tottenham Hotspur face complications over potentially re-signing Will Lankshear after omitting a direct buy-back clause in his summer transfer to Middlesbrough. While the permanent deal could reach a value of £20 million, Tottenham only retained a matching-right mechanism rather than a guaranteed buy-back provision. The 21-year-old forward has been in sensational form, scoring ten goals in eleven starts for Middlesbrough.

Lankshear has also impressed internationally, scoring on his England Under-21 debut under Lee Carsley and drawing interest from senior England staff. However, any Tottenham pursuit would face stiff competition without a fixed-price clause, particularly as Lankshear is reportedly focused on achieving Premier League promotion directly with Middlesbrough.