Tottenham transfer news: Teenage striker James Wilson signs from Hearts
Tottenham have signed teenage striker James Wilson on loan from Hearts in a deal which includes an option to buy at the end of the season.
Arsenal were in talks with the Scottish Premiership leaders over a move for the 18-year-old – in a deal that was effectively a six-month trial.
Wilson, who became the youngest man to represent Scotland when he featured in the Nations League play-off against Greece in March, has joined Spurs’ under-21 squad.
The young striker scored eight goals in 45 appearances for the Edinburgh club and earned a place in the Scotland senior team.
Earlier this week, Hearts manager Derek McInnes admitted that interest from Premier League clubs in Wilson had taken him by surprise.
“He’s been limited on minutes this season. It’s difficult to break into the first team at that age,” McInnes told Sky Sports Scotland.
“Would we see the benefit of a loan? Yes, to save a few minutes. But this one was a little bit to the left.”