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Tottenham Hotspur are currently grappling with a tough decision concerning their promising young striker, Will Lankshear.

The 18-year-old has shown great potential for Spurs, but with the club’s injury crisis and lack of opportunities in the first team, it looks as though a loan move could be on the horizon.

However, given the current circumstances at Tottenham, the decision is far from straightforward.

His debut appearances have shown his ability, including scoring his first senior league goal for the club in a Europa League fixture against Galatasaray.

But despite his promise, Lankshear has struggled to find regular game time, especially with the team’s injury woes and heavy competition for places.

Tottenham's dilemma with Will Lankshear

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Reports indicate that numerous clubs are interested in securing Lankshear on loan for the remainder of the season, eager to give the teenager the chance to gain more senior football experience.

Tottenham, however, now find themselves in a difficult position due to the injury of key striker Dominic Solanke.

Postecoglou had previously been open about the prospect of sending Lankshear out on loan, but with Solanke's absence, Spurs may need to keep the young forward in-house as cover.

Postecoglou was asked whether Lankshear’s potential loan move would happen before the February 3 transfer deadline.

His response was cautious: "Yeah I mean we’ll just kind of assess it. Where we sit right now with Dom still being out, we’ve got to be mindful of leaving us with a further player short."

This highlights the delicate balance Tottenham must strike as they evaluate their striker options and decide whether to part ways with Lankshear, even temporarily.

Will Lankshear’s role at Tottenham could be under threat

The ongoing injury crisis has meant that Spurs are without a number of key players, with Solanke’s absence particularly affecting the club’s attacking depth.

Postecoglou is understandably cautious about any further loss of attacking options, especially considering the uncertainty around Richarlison’s fitness.

Should Solanke’s injury be resolved in a few weeks as expected, Tottenham may decide that keeping Lankshear around isn’t necessary.

However, Postecoglou also emphasised that if Tottenham need additional firepower, the club might have to invest in an experienced forward rather than rely on Lankshear as a short-term solution.