You could forgive some Tottenham fans for not knowing much about young Juan Foyth. The Argentine defender joined the club last summer from Argentine outfit Estudiantes and he’s failed to make his mark and get into the senior squad in time in North London. According to the Daily Mail, though, via Birmingham Live, Leeds United are keen on taking the player on loan.
[@MailSports] understands Leeds United are considering making a move for Tottenham Hotspur youngster Juan Foyth.
Leeds United boas Bielsa is believed to be a huge fan of the centre-back with Spurs potentially keen for the defender to receive game-time this season.#THFC #COYS pic.twitter.com/qNn42i6mSs
— Ricky Sacks (@RickSpur) 22 August 2018
Foyth is an exciting young prospect. His calmness and ability to play out from the back will make him a tidy defender one day and in the games he has played in for Tottenham he’s really shown that he can be relied upon, however, Mauricio Pochettino seems to think the Premier League is a step too far for the youngster. Last season saw the Argentine make eight appearances for the Lillywhites and he was only on the losing side once.
Pochettino threw the youngster in for five FA Cup games, two League cup matches and one Champions League clash. He failed to play any minutes in the Premier League despite the fact he was given a place on the bench on 16 occasions. The fans seem to think a move to Leeds would be a positive one for the 20-year-old. Marcelo Bielsa plays exciting football and it would definitely be positive for the player himself to get some more game time.
You can read The Lillywhites’ verdict on the Foyth to Leeds rumours here:
Would like to see him get more game time at Spurs, especially if we’re playing 3 at the back more. However, watching Leeds last night, would be a perfect team for him to develop. Bielsa Ball was very easy on the eye
— Jelly (@Forcompis) August 22, 2018
A loan move would be a perfect fit for all involved
— Vangen (@Vangen10) 22 August 2018
https://twitter.com/ZoneDas/status/1032305468604067840
I want him to get time but I also wish he’d work very close to poch, I have mixed feelings
— You know a guy (@LunjesFather) 23 August 2018
https://twitter.com/atek75/status/1032389982084722688
It would be a good loan move
— lee (@leemarston81) August 22, 2018
What I’ve seen of him, he ain’t bad. Likes playing out so might suit your new style. It’ll do him good playing in championship
— J Spacks (@Spackman91) August 22, 2018
The Spurs fans seem happy to let Foyth go to Leeds and with the youngster needing first-team chances this could be a perfect move
