Will Lankshear

Will Lankshear (born 20 April 2005) is an English footballer who plays for Tottenham Hotspur as a striker.
Career
Lankshear was at the academy of Arsenal before joining up with Sheffield United. He agreed a scholarship contract with Sheffield United in February 2021.
Lankshear was the top scorer in the division as he captained Sheffield United to the under-18 Professional Development League Division 2 title in 2021-22. He scored a 38 goals in 48 appearances for the Sheffield United age-group teams in total. Sheffield United first team manager Paul Heckingbottom described him as having “a good gift to score goals”, and Sheffield United were ready to offer him a new contract. However, amid interest from fellow Premier League club Brentford F.C., Tottenham Hotspur agreed to pay £2 million to Sheffield United for him on 31 August, 2022. With £1m of the fee guaranteed and further payments thought to be performance-related bonuses. Some reports suggest the fee could rise to £2.5 million with Heckingbottom admitting it was “a good deal” for the youngster considering they had picked him up for free only a year previously, and the club were able to insert a sell-on clause into the deal. Lankshear signed a contract running until the summer of 2025 with Tottenham.
Style of play
Lankshear has been described as a “poacher” who is “outstanding in front of goal”.
Personal life
Lankshear was reportedly a fan of Tottenham Hotspur growing up and his Dad and him let it be known they would be interested in a move back to London if an offer came to Sheffield United.

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