Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to make important decisions about their squad before the summer transfer window opens with both new signings and potential loan deals being considered one player who might be sent out on loan is Wilson Odobert as Spurs want to give him regular first-team experience to help his development according to Fichajes.
net Tottenham are currently in talks with Brighton & Hove Albion about a possible loan move for the French winger and Odobert himself is reportedly open to this possibility the 20-year-old has had a difficult season because of injuries although he made a promising start after joining from Burnley last summer he suffered a serious hamstring injury during an EFL Cup match against Coventry City
in September this setback kept him out of action for months and eventually required surgery causing him to miss 27 games the versatile winger finally returned in February coming on as a substitute in Spurs’ 1-0 victory over Manchester United he then made a spectacular comeback by delivering a match-winning performance in Tottenham’s important 3-1 Europa League win over AZ Alkmaar recently where he scored twice in the second leg of the Round of 16 tie despite his obvious talent Odobert has had limited chances this season making just 12 appearances across all competitions and scoring three goals in less than 600 minutes of playing time with his development in mind a loan
move to Brighton could give him consistent playing time in the Premier League Brighton are reportedly interested in getting the France U23 international on a temporary deal and discussions between the two clubs are ongoing while Odobert has shown glimpses of his potential it remains uncertain whether Ange Postecoglou believes he’s ready for a bigger role at Spurs next season or thinks a loan spell would be better for his progress the decision comes as
Tottenham look to balance their squad with both immediate needs and long-term development of young talent in mind Odobert arrived at Tottenham with high expectations after impressing at Burnley his technical ability and pace make him an exciting prospect but his injuries have prevented fans from seeing his full potential on a consistent basis a loan to Brighton could be beneficial as
the Seagulls have a strong reputation for developing young players their playing style under Roberto De Zerbi and now Fabian Hürzeler emphasizes technical football which could suit Odobert’s skills the midfielder would likely get more opportunities at Brighton than at Tottenham where competition for attacking positions is fierce with players like Son Heung-min Brennan Johnson Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison all ahead of him in the pecking order Tottenham paid a reported £21 million to sign Odobert from Burnley last summer showing their belief in his potential
despite his young age and the significant investment the club appears to be taking a patient approach with his development rather than rushing him into regular first-team action this approach aligns with Postecoglou’s general philosophy of carefully integrating young players while ensuring they get the right level of competition to continue improving for Odobert personally a loan move could be the perfect opportunity to showcase his abilities on a consistent basis in the
Premier League without the pressure of playing for a club with Tottenham’s expectations his recent performance against AZ Alkmaar demonstrated what he’s capable of when fully fit and confident his two goals helped Spurs advance in the Europa League and reminded everyone of the raw talent that prompted the club to sign him in the first place if the loan to Brighton does materialize it would be interesting to see how he fits into their system and whether he can establish himself as a regular starter in the Premier League the south coast club has become known for giving opportunities to promising young players and their style of play could complement Odobert’s strengths the fact that discussions are already taking place suggests that
Tottenham are planning well ahead for the summer window and are being proactive about managing their squad effectively this approach indicates a clear strategy under Postecoglou who has been gradually reshaping the squad since his arrival last summer alongside potential loan moves for players like Odobert Tottenham are also expected to be active in the transfer market with several positions reportedly targeted for strengthening including central defense central midfield and attack the club’s participation in European competition next season will also influence their transfer plans and squad management decisions for young players like Odobert it is often a delicate balance between keeping them at the club for depth and sending them out on loan for development many fans will be watching Odobert’s situation with interest as his performances toward the end of this season including his impressive showing against AZ Alkmaar have reminded supporters of his potential however
Tottenham has a strong recent history of loaning out promising young players to gain experience with Oliver Skipp Troy Parrott and Dane Scarlett all spending time away from the club to aid their development in recent years this approach has had mixed results with some players returning to challenge for first-team places while others have moved on permanently after their loan spells for Odobert the key will be finding the right environment where he can play regularly and continue to develop his skills Brighton’s reputation for developing players and their playing style make them an attractive option but it remains to be seen whether the deal will be finalized the report suggests that discussions are still ongoing between the clubs and no agreement has been reached yet the timing of any announcement would likely come toward the end of the current season when clubs typically finalize their plans for the following campaign in the meantime
Odobert will be hoping to build on his recent performance against AZ Alkmaar and make the most of any opportunities that come his way in the remaining games of the season a strong finish could influence Postecoglou’s thinking about whether to keep him in the first-team squad or send him out on loan with Tottenham still competing in the Europa League and pushing for a top-four finish in the Premier League there could be more chances for Odobert to showcase his abilities before the end of the campaign the club’s fans will be watching closely to see how this promising young talent develops whether at Tottenham or potentially at Brighton next season.
