Transfer Talk – Lilywhite Rose

De Bie set for release

Development squad goalkeeper, Jonathan De Bie, 19, is set to be released by Spurs this summer.

De Bie’s contract will expire on 30 June 2020 and will not be renewed with both Anderlecht and KV Mechelen keeping an eye on his situation. De Bie also had a trial with KAA Gent in January.

It is a disappointing end for the Belgium youth international, who had a promising start to his time at Hotspur Way after Spurs beat Liverpool to his signature.

The goalkeeper joins Jonathan Dinzeyi who is also being released by the club this summer.

‘Wardrobe On Wheels’ | Tim Vickery Special

On the latest Last Word On Spurs, I joined host Ricky Sacks and South American football expert and journalist, Tim Vickery, for a full and comprehensive review of all things Tottenham Hotspur – from a South American perspective – in this special feature show.

We discussed the future of Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino, the injury and the long-term plans for Giovani Lo Celso, the enigma that is midfielder Erik Lamela, the rise of Lucas Moura in a Spurs shirt, and how both Davinson Sanchez and Juan Foyth are developing in defence.

We also touched upon the players that we didn’t manage to sign in the summer, in particular South American’s Paulo Dybala and Philippe Coutinho – just how close did Spurs came to landing both players and is there is a possibility of signing either in the future?

You can listen again here: www.audioboom.com/posts/7379507-wardrobe-on-wheels-tim-vickery-special

‘Last few days in this changing room’ – is the next Harry Kane heading for Spurs exit?

Reo Griffiths has sparked transfer rumours after posting on Instagram ‘Last few days in this changing room.’

The post, since deleted, has led to fears that Griffiths, 17, could see his future away from Hotspur Way and will leave Spurs facing the prospect of losing another promising youngster, after it was revealed by this blog that Keanan Bennetts would be plying his trade in Germany from next season.

Lilywhite Rose has been told that no new deal has been agreed between the club and Griffiths despite reports claiming it was a done deal.

At this stage it might be worth pointing out that Sky Andrew (Sol Campbell’s representative for you younger Spurs fans) is Griffiths’ agent.

Griffiths, who has already been touted as the next Harry Kane, has had an outstanding season for Spurs at youth level, scoring 28 goals across all competitions with 27 of those coming in just 20 U18 Premier League appearances. This included putting four goals past an abject Arsenal side in a 9-0 hammering.

It is thought that RB Leipzig, where the former Tottenham Head of Recruitment, Paul Mitchell is now pulling the transfer strings, are keen on bringing him to the Bundesliga.

Let’s hope Poch can convince Griffiths that his future lies with Spurs.

Walkes to make loan move permanent?

Lilywhite Rose can reveal that Anton Walkes’ loan move to Portsmouth is likely to be made permanent this summer, with all parties keen to do a deal.

The 21 year old right back has been at Pompey since January and has made a positive impact at the League One club, making 12 appearances and scoring a single goal.

The Portsmouth boss, Kenny Jackett (who worked with Harry Kane at Millwall), is thought to hold Walkes in high regard from his time working with our development squad last year.

Walkes, who can also play at centre-back or in midfield, is under contract until 2019 but it is not thought that Spurs will stand in the way of the player who is said to be keen on the move.

He would join another ex-Spurs youth goalkeeper, Luke McGee who joined Portsmouth in 2017 and has since made 50 appearances for the club.

Walkes had a stint in the MLS last year, turning out for Atlanta United 20 times and chipping in with 2 goals.

He has made just one senior appearance for Spurs, playing in the EFL Cup against Gillingham in 2016.

Walkes would be the third Spurs youth player to leave the set up in recent times, with Reo Griffiths also linked with a move away. However, with players like Oliver Skipp and Tashan Oakley-Booth expected to make the step up to the first team in the coming seasons, the Spurs youth set up will remain strong.

Keanan Bennetts to join Gladbach

Lilywhite Rose can reveal that the transfer of Keanan Bennetts to Borussia Mochengladbach has been confirmed.

The fee for Bennetts, 19, whose contract was extended in December, is understood to have been agreed at £2 million.

It is thought that Tuesday was his last day at the club.

A winger who can operate down either flank, Bennetts was the standout development squad player this year and it’s a huge disappointment to lose a player we had high hopes for.

Bennetts made 32 appearances for Spurs last season in the Premier League 2, UEFA Youth League and the EFL Trophy scoring 9 goals and providing 8 assists.

Highlights included a brace of free kicks during a PL2 game at ‘Three Point Bridge’, the second of three Spurs away wins away at Chelsea this season.

He has been capped at youth level with both Germany and England (his mother is German) and was expected to stand a decent chance of breaking into the first team squad next season.

With strong personal ties to Germany it is not entirely surprising Bennetts has chosen to make this move but we hope Daniel Levy doesn’t regret letting a promising young player go on the cheap.

Bennetts is the latest English prospect to move to Germany in recent times. Jadon Sancho, one of England’s most highly rated young players, moved away from Manchester City in favour of a move to Borussia Dortmund and West Ham’s Reece Oxford and Everton’s Ademola Lookman have also made loan moves to Gladbach and RB Leipzig respectively.

Update: this transfer was confirmed by Tottenham Hotspur F.C. and Borussia Mochengladbach on 18 May 2018.

We have reached an agreement with German side @borussia for the transfer of @kbennetts_11.

All the best for the future, Keanan! 👍 pic.twitter.com/V1SsfHeQ5M

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 18, 2018

🤝 #Borussia have completed the signing of @kbennetts_11 from @SpursOfficial! 🐎💚 pic.twitter.com/paX3kppdon

— Gladbach (@borussia_en) May 18, 2018

💬 @kbennetts_11: "I'm really looking forward to experiencing the atmosphere at BORUSSIA-PARK" – more on our latest Englishman 👉 https://t.co/1q0q2T8ICJ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 pic.twitter.com/ribxSs6f7B

— Gladbach (@borussia_en) May 18, 2018

Maghoma set to join FC Twente

Tottenham Hotspur defender Christian Maghoma is set for a move to Eredivisie side FC Twente.

Maghoma, 20, will link up with the Dutch club ahead of him being released from his THFC contract on 30 June 2018.

The Development Squad player has been at the club since 2014 but failed to make a competitive appearance. A loan move to Yeovil Town in 2015 was also unsuccessful.

Despite turning out for England U16s in 2012, Maghoma made his international debut for DR Congo in a friendly win over Botswana last year.

His younger brother, Paris, 17, is in the Spurs Academy and is considered a decent prospect, having made appearances for England’s Under 16 and 15 sides.

We wish Christian the best for the future.