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Tottenham may have thrown away next Erling Haaland for same price as Ashley Phillips

Will Lankshear continue his outstanding form for Middlesbrough, and with each passing day, it is becoming clearer and clearer that Tottenham may have made a…

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 7:30 PM
Tottenham may have thrown away next Erling Haaland for same price as Ashley Phillips
Key Things to Know
  • Spurs Web argues Tottenham may regret selling Will Lankshear given his prolific scoring form at Middlesbrough.
  • Lankshear and Erling Haaland are currently the only two players in England's top four tiers with double-digit goals.
  • Darren Bent criticized Tottenham's decision to let the 21-year-old striker depart on a permanent transfer.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Spurs Web argues that Tottenham Hotspur may have made a mistake by selling 21-year-old striker Will Lankshear to Middlesbrough. Lankshear scored his 11th goal of the season in Middlesbrough's 2-2 draw with Coventry City, making him and Manchester City star Erling Haaland the only players in the top four English tiers to hit double figures this season.

Pundit Darren Bent suggested selling Lankshear reflected big-club snobbery by Spurs. While Tottenham reportedly lack a formal buy-back clause, TEAMtalk reports they hold a right-to-match clause on future bids accepted by Middlesbrough.

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