Spurs Weigh Keeping Loanee Lankshear Amid Oxford Relegation Threat

Tottenham Hotspur may hold onto the young striker if his parent club Oxford United drops down a division.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:54pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a soccer player in motion, with the player's form broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in the team colors of Tottenham Hotspur and Oxford United.Tottenham's decision on the future of their young loanee Will Lankshear hinges on whether his parent club Oxford United can avoid relegation.Oxford Today

Tottenham Hotspur are considering keeping striker Will Lankshear, currently on loan from Oxford United, at the club next season if Oxford is relegated to the EFL Championship. Spurs had planned to send Lankshear back out on loan, but may scrap those plans to retain the young player if his parent club drops down a division.

Why it matters

Lankshear's development is important to both Tottenham and Oxford, as the 20-year-old striker has shown promise during his loan spell. Keeping him at Spurs could aid his growth, but would deprive Oxford of his services if they suffer relegation.

The details

Lankshear, 20, joined Tottenham on loan from Oxford United at the start of the current season. He has made 25 appearances across all competitions for Spurs, scoring 7 goals. With Oxford struggling near the bottom of the table, Spurs are now considering keeping Lankshear rather than sending him back to the club if they are relegated to the EFL Championship.

  • Lankshear joined Tottenham on loan at the start of the 2025-26 season.

The players

Will Lankshear

A 20-year-old striker currently on loan from Oxford United to Tottenham Hotspur.

Tottenham Hotspur

An English Premier League football club based in London.

Oxford United

An English football club based in Oxford, currently playing in EFL League One, the third tier of English football.

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What’s next

Tottenham will monitor Oxford's results in the final weeks of the season to determine if they will keep Lankshear or send him back on loan.

The takeaway

Tottenham's decision on Lankshear's future will depend heavily on whether his parent club Oxford United is relegated from League One to the EFL Championship at the end of the season.