Tottenham Hotspur might sanction a loan departure for Wilson Odobert in the summer transfer window amid his links with Brighton & Hove Albion.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Wilson Odobert is the subject of interest from Brighton & Hove Albion. The Seagulls are scouring the market for a wide attacker heading into the summer transfer window and have set their sights on the Tottenham whizkid. Meanwhile, the North London club might sanction a loan exit for the French youth international.
Wilson Odobert and his Tottenham travails
Wilson Odobert has endured a frustrating debut season at Tottenham Hotspur since arriving from Burnley in a deal worth around €30 million last summer. A native of Meaux, the Frenchman is eligible to represent France and Martinique in international football but has turned out for the latter thus far in age-group football.
The 20-year-old whizkid spent his formative years in his homeland, starting his youth career at USF Trilport before graduating from the academy at Paris Saint-Germain. However, Odobert rose in prominence during his spell with Burnley, and he was among the standout performers in a dreadful 2022/23 campaign for the Clarets as they suffered relegation from the Premier League.
However, Odobert’s stint with Tottenham has not gone as well as he would have envisioned. The French attacking prospect spent several months on the sidelines due to a long-term injury and has not even managed 500 minutes of game time thus far for the Premier League club.
Move across the Premier League on the cards?
With the long-term injury curtailing his progress, Wilson Odobert might benefit from a loan move away from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer transfer window. Brighton & Hove Albion are ready to take a chance with the highly-rated attacking prospect, and a loan approach might be on the cards.
Joao Pedro is a target for Liverpool, while Kaoru Mitoma has emerged as a target for Premier League bigwigs. So, Brighton & Hove Albion should sign a versatile attacker in the summer transfer window, with Odobert emerging as a viable target. The Seagulls have already opened talks with Tottenham over a possible loan move for the 20-year-old Frenchman.
While Tottenham’s investment of €30 million has not reaped the desired rewards, Odobert has the potential to live up to the billing in the coming years. However, sending the French attacking prospect to Brighton & Hove Albion should be beneficial for all parties, and it will be interesting to see if the talks between the two parties progress.