Report: Tottenham loan deal falls through on deadline day

20-year-old Tottenham attacking midfielder, Alfie Devine, has seen a deadline-day loan switch to League One favourites, Birmingham City, fall through with the midfielder’s future now uncertain.

Devine thrived on loan last season

Alfie Devine joined Tottenham Hotspur from Wigan Athletic in 2020 at just 15 years old, immediately impressing for the club’s youth teams, earning a professional deal in 2021. He was then rewarded with an improved contract that runs until 2027 just a year later. (The Athletic)

Tottenham handed the promising midfielder his first loan last summer, sending Devine to Port Vale in League One, where the former Wigan Academy star shone so brightly that Spurs accelerated his development by loaning him to Plymouth Argyle in January.

Devine’s loan with Argyle was a mixed bag, helping the Pilgrims retain their Championship status alongside fellow Spurs academy star, Ashley Phillips, although the 20-year-old midfielder also faced a period on the bench.

Birmingham City were set to sign Devine on loan

Birmingham City, managed by former Tottenham assistant manager, Chris Davies, were set to sign Alfie Devine on loan however a move has fallen through according to Football Insider.

Championship side, Sheffield Wednesday were previously reported to hold an interest in bringing in Devine on loan this summer (Sheffield Star).

However, it appeared that League One Birmingham City had won the race for the highly-rated Tottenham youngster.

Devine’s immediate future is still in the balance after a failed move to Birmingham City with Football Insider’s report detailing that the Blues deal for Devine collapsing has alerted other interested sides of the 20-year-old’s surprise availability.

Spurs Web opinion

Devine proved last season both at Port Vale and Plymouth Argyle that he is clearly equipped to compete at a respectable level of senior football, with the latest update of his Birmingham City deal falling through a real blow.

Birmingham City, should they have promised Devine a good level of game time, would have been ideal for Devine with the Blues’ manager, Chris Davies, more than familiar with Devine from his time working with the youngster at Hotspur Way before his loans last season.

Tottenham must now prioritise organising a new loan deal for Devine with many clubs likely to be interested in the England youth international.

The post Report: Tottenham loan deal falls through on deadline day appeared first on The Spurs Web - Tottenham Hotspur Football News.