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Will Lankshear could haunt Tottenham even more in the future

Former Tottenham Hotspur striker prospect Will Lankshear had another brilliant game for Middlesborough over the weekend, scoring twice in his club's 3-0 EFL Cha…

By Joe Soriano · Hotspurhq

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 10:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Writer Joe Soriano warns Tottenham Hotspur could regret selling Will Lankshear if he faces them in the future.
Lankshear scored twice in Middlesbrough's 3-0 victory against Charlton Athletic, reaching 13 goals in 13 Championship games.
Tottenham possess a right of first refusal and a sell-on clause on Lankshear, but no buy-back clause.

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Writer Joe Soriano argues that Tottenham Hotspur could face long-term regret after selling striker Will Lankshear to Middlesbrough. The 21-year-old scored twice in Middlesbrough's 3-0 Championship victory over Charlton Athletic, bringing his tally to 13 goals in 13 league matches this season.

Soriano notes that although Tottenham hold a right of first refusal and a sell-on clause, they lack a buy-back option. The writer warns that a Premier League competitor could sign Lankshear next summer, potentially leaving him to face Spurs as an opponent.

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