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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Lilywhites makes Harry Winks decision"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-lilywhites-makes-harry-winks-decision/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-10-09T09:30:50Z"
modified: "2021-10-09T09:30:50Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Lilywhites makes Harry Winks decision

**According to [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16353390/tottenham-blocked-transfer-harry-winks/), Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Harry Winks now wants a loan move away for the second half of this season – with the Lilywhites already making a decision.**

### The Lowdown: Winks outcasted…

Under former manager Jose Mourinho, the England international cut a bit-part figure when compared to his days [under Mauricio Pochettino](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/143990/History/Harry-Winks) – starting just[nine Premier League games](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/143990/History/Harry-Winks) over 2020/2021.

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That lead to links with a Spurs exit until reports suggested new boss Nuno Espirito Santo had been impressed with the 25-year-old at the very start of his N17 reign.

However, with Winks starting just [one league match](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/143990/History/Harry-Winks) so far this season, it appears he is once again on the fringes of this Tottenham team as he eyes a possible move away.

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### The Latest: Winks decision made by Spurs…

As per [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16353390/tottenham-blocked-transfer-harry-winks/), he wants to go out on loan for the second half of 2021/2022 for some much-needed game time – with the club already making a decision.

According to the outlet’s sources, Tottenham are ‘ready to block’ any attempt by Winks to leave mid-season despite his desire for first team football.

It is believed by Spurs that the homegrown academy product is still a ‘key back up member’ of the Nuno’s squad and believe he could play an important role over the congested New Year fixture schedule.

### The Verdict: Wise move?

Amid the consistent international breaks and concerns over squad depth, this could be a wise move by Spurs as they delay entertaining a Winks exit until next summer.

Lauded as ‘[amazing](https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2019/january/mauricio-pochettino-on-harry-winks-post-fulham/)‘ by Pochettino, the former Spurs boss even compared Winks to Barcelona legends Andreas Iniesta and Xavi (via [talkSPORT](https://talksport.com/football/422282/tottenham-spurs-winks-iniesta-xavi-injury/)).

The player has averaged a cool 90% pass accuracy in midfield since making his senior debut for Tottenham in 2014/2015 ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/143990/History/Harry-Winks)).

This highlights just how much he could be an asset to Nuno at a time where he will need the numbers in his squad.

***In other news: Talks ongoing: Journalist hints at Spurs ‘agreement’ as he drops live TV transfer claim, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/tottenham-hotspur-journalist-drops-big-dusan-vlahovic-claim-on-live-tv/)***