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Despite an outstanding Timo Werner debut, a Tottenham player’sends exit request’ to Daniel Levy

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8 months ago

January 16, 2024

Tottenham winger Bryan Gil has reportedly requested that the club arrange a permanent buy option if he leaves on another loan deal this month. The Spaniard has already spent two temporary spells away from north London since signing in 2021, and he has so far proven unable to work his way into Ange Postecoglou’s starting XI.

Prospects of a regular spot in the side took another blow last week when Spurs announced the signing of Timo Werner. The German’s arrival will make minutes out wide even more competitive, and his impressive debut against Manchester United on Sunday could see him given further chances to impress over the coming weeks.

Werner assisted Rodrigo Bentancur in a 2-2 draw on his debut, with Gil unable to turn the tide in Tottenham’s favour after coming on for the last 10 minutes. The 22-year-old has only started two Premier League games all season.

There is plenty of interest from abroad with Real Sociedad, Sevilla, Feyenoord and Fiorentina all rumoured to be keeping track of Gil’s situation.

According to Estadio Deportivo, the wide-man has made it crystal clear to the club and chairman Daniel Levy that he does not want to be part of another dry loan deal.

Instead, Gil wants his prospective move to include an option or obligation to buy with a view to taking the next permanent step in his career. The Spaniard has not scored a single goal in 39 first-team appearances for the north Londoners.

With top-scorer Son Heung-min away at the Asian Cup, Werner looks set to continue on the left wing, while Brennan Johnson has been a regular fixture on the right. Richarlison, Dejan Kulusevski and Manor Solomon can also play on the flanks.

It remains to be seen whether Spurs are willing to play ball with Gil’s specific exit request, or whether he will be forced to see out the season in England. The youngster became a full Spain international in 2021 and his best performances have come in La Liga.

Tottenham have been more active than any other Premier League side in the current transfer window. Werner and Radu Dragusin are both permanent signings, with Hugo Lloris and Eric Dier leaving the club and Djed Spence going out on loan.