Tottenham Hotspur continue to track the development of young striker William Lankshear, who recently joined Oxford United on loan and is already speaking confidently about what he hopes to bring to the Championship side.
Softfootball understands that Spurs remain highly invested in his growth after a promising spell at West Brom, and the club believes regular minutes in a tough, competitive environment will accelerate his progression. Meanwhile, former Premier League referee Mike Dean recently admitted regret over a VAR miss in Chelsea vs Tottenham, a moment that has again brought officiating standards into the spotlight.
According to Tottenham’s official YouTube page, Lankshear expressed his excitement and ambition after sealing the move.
I am delighted to be here it’s an amazing club, yeah I am really excited to get going, when I heard they were interested in me I was over the moon, I love to score goals it’s my passion, yeah that’s what I am here to do I am here to deliver.
Before diving deeper into what the Championship means for him, Lankshear also reflected on his time at West Brom and how it shaped his confidence at senior level.
According to Tottenham, the young forward added:
I can’t wait to get back into the championship, after last year at West brom, I really enjoy this league and I am buzzing for it, after meeting with the gaffer and love what was put in place, I think it’s such a good league for we young players to come into because it’s tough.
I think I have always loved to score, probably my biggest gift is being around the penalty area and scoring. It’s such an enjoyable league and I love playing in it.
Watch the full video below:
Tottenham also received a boost during the international break as Radu Drăgușin made a 45-minute return from his ACL injury, marking another key step in the defender’s long-term recovery.
With Tottenham closely monitoring his progress, Lankshear’s immediate focus will be helping Oxford United push higher up the table while continuing to refine his instincts in front of goal. Spurs view him as one of their brightest attacking prospects, and this loan spell could become an important chapter in his long-term future at the club.
