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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Lilywhites source makes Dilan Markanday claim"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-11-14T13:15:59Z"
modified: "2021-11-14T13:15:59Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Lilywhites source makes Dilan Markanday claim

**Speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-insider-markanday-will-100-leave-in-january-and-talks-are-underway/), Tottenham Hotspur ‘insider’ and club source John Wenham has made a claim involving in-form youngster Dilan Markanday.**

### The Lowdown: Markanday shining…

Over 2021/22, it’s safe to say that the 20-year-old forward has been in sublime form for Tottenham’s Under-23s.

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Indeed, Markanday has been a constant threat for Wayne Burnett’s side this season, notching an incredible 10 goals and two assists in 10 Premier League 2 outings ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/dilan-markanday/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/530807)).

This academy run prompted Spurs to give him his first senior nod recently, with the player debuting against Vitesse in the Europa Conference League in [late October.](https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2021/october/proud-markanday-on-senior-debut-anything-is-possible/)

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Markanday’s form has prompted talks of [another new deal](https://www.footballinsider247.com/insider-tottenham-may-have-already-agreed-markanday-deal-after-twitter-clue/) after he put pen to paper on a contract extension [earlier this year,](https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2021/january/new-contract-for-markanday/) one which keeps him at Spurs until the end of this season.

Sharing what he knows, Wenham has now made a claim on the starlet’s situation as things stand.

### The Latest: Exit talks ‘ongoing’…

As per the insider, speaking to [Football Insider,](https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-insider-markanday-will-100-leave-in-january-and-talks-are-underway/) Spurs want to extend Markanday’s deal before potentially sending him out on loan in January, with those talks apparently ‘ongoing’ behind the scenes.

*“There will certainly be loan enquiries in January,”* Wenham explained.

“*Actually, I’m told those talks are ongoing. Tottenham just want to extend that contract before he goes.*

*“I think if he doesn’t play between now and January, he will 100% leave in January.*

*“I’m certain League One clubs will already be asking about taking him on loan in January.* *That would be great for his development. I just want him to be playing.*

*“I would rather that was in the leagues instead of just in our Under 23 setup.* *He’s at that stage where he needs proper competitive football on a regular basis.”*

### **The Verdict: Next stage…,**

Like Wenham, we believe that a potential loan to England’s third tier could be just what Markanday needs in the next stage of his development as a Spurs player.

Having already dazzled at academy level, as evident by his rip-roaring form, the 20-year-old could now do with more senior experience whilst trying to replicate his fellow N17 graduates.

Troy Parrott has been shining on a temporary spell at MK Dons so far this season ([90min](https://www.90min.com/posts/tottenham-news-troy-parrott-new-harry-kane?utm_source=RSS)), while defender J’Neil Bennett has been a regular at Crewe, starting nine League one matches while getting on the scoresheet and providing one assist ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jneil-bennett/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/554174)).

If Markanday can go out on loan and replicate the young duo’s performances, Tottenham could be about to nurture yet another promising talent.

***In other news: Spurs now close to signing ‘monster’ as Conte seeks to solve severe problem, find out more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/spurs-de-vrij-transfer-rumours-latest/).***