Thomas Frank is set for several key decisions when Tottenham Hotspur players return from pre-season training in early July.
Tottenham Hotspur’s squad is expected to change dramatically this summer with a new manager now in charge.
The North London club’s new Danish head coach will face big calls over the future of several young talents.
Thomas Frank has told the Lilywhites not to accept any loan offers, at least for now, for one player in particular, as he wants to take a closer look at him during pre-season.
Will Lankshear in action for West Brom against Millwall in the Sky Bet Championship.
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Thomas Frank wants to assess Will Lankshear during Tottenham pre-season
Will Lankshear will be followed closely by Thomas Frank during Tottenham’s pre-season, and the North London club are refusing loan offers at this stage, according to Alasdair Gold.
The 20-year-old has several clubs from England and Europe who want to sign him on loan, and West Bromwich Albion are also keen to get him back.
Ryan Mason is now the West Brom manager at the Hawthorns, and therefore, the Baggies’ interest in the striker will have only increased.
Gold said in his YouTube channel: “[Will Lankshear] has got a number of clubs across England and Europe that want to take him on loan.
“West Brom are interested in taking him back, and Ryan Mason is, of course, there now.
“But from what I understand, Thomas Frank wants to take a look at him first. He wants to have a little look at him before deciding what’s going to happen with him loan-wise.”
Lankshear was called ‘immense’ during his six-month spell in the West Midlands. However, he failed to find the back of the net in 11 appearances.
The youngster needs game time to improve as a goal-scorer, but the new Spurs boss is keen to take a look at him before making up his mind.
Thomas Frank tried to sign Will Lankshear at Brentford
Tottenham beat Brentford to the signing of Lankshear, Sky Sports claimed back in August 2022, despite Frank’s team having a bid accepted.
Spurs ended up paying £2 million to sign the then-teenager, although the Bees believed they were going to sign him before the North London club made a late move.
The report adds that the West Londoners felt the striker had ‘huge potential’ and there was much excitement at the club when they felt they were signing him.
Thomas Frank will be well aware of Lankshear and will finally have his chance to work alongside the promising, young striker.
Lankshear netted his first professional goal last season during Tottenham’s Europa League campaign, scoring in their 3-2 away loss to Galatasaray.
But it was an evening of real mixed emotions, as Lankshear got a red card for a second bookable offence.