'Higher ceiling than...' - Wenham moots 'Huge' January loan move for talented Tottenham 19y/o

John Wenham wants Tottenham to send 19-year-old defender Alfie Dorrington out on loan in January.

The owner of the reputable Spurs podcast Lilywhite Rose believes it has been a “difficult” season for the centre-back.

Dorrington has struggled with injuries while several of his Under-21 teammates from last season have either been promoted to the first-team, sent out on loan or left the club permanently.

Therefore, Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – thinks a loan move is exactly what the youngster needs in January.

“Dorrington is flying under the radar because of these frustrating, continuous injury setbacks,” Wenham said.

“However, he is a very good player and I think he could have a higher ceiling than Ashley Phillips. In January he has to be sent out on loan.

“I think our young players should get out and play first-team football. Dorrington has seen the majority of his strongest teammates from last season leave the club this year.

“As a result, it has been really difficult for him, especially with these injuries. Therefore, I think a good loan in January where he goes off and plays 20 games and demonstrates to everyone how good he is would be huge for his development.”

Alfie Dorrington to leave Tottenham on loan in January?

Dorrington is an incredibly promising young defender, with Wenham previously speculating that the 19-year-old would make his first-team debut in the coming months.

However, if the centre-back is to fulfil his potential then he needs to be playing consistent first-team football.

As a result, Ange Postecoglou would perhaps be wise to allow the youngster to leave on loan in January.

And after Spurs’ “constructive talks” with Westerlo (via Westerlo on X, 7 November), Dorrington could perhaps join Alfie Devine and future teammate Luka Vušković in Belgium.

In other Tottenham news, Postecoglou’s January transfer priority has been shared.

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