"Tottenham are set to sign teenage striker James Wilson on loan from Hearts. 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. But Wilson has agreed to join Spurs' Under-21s side in a deal that includes an option to buy at the end of the season."
"The 18-year-old has scored eight goals in 45 appearances for the Edinburgh club and has already been capped by Scotland. Earlier this week, Hearts manager Derek McInnes admitted the Premier League clubs' interest in the forward had taken him by surprise. "He's been restricted with minutes this season. It's tough to get into the first team at this age," McInnes told Sky Sports Scotland. "Would we see the benefit of a loan? Yes, to get some minutes. But this one was a wee bit left-field.""
Tottenham will sign 18-year-old striker James Wilson on loan from Hearts, with the move sending him to Spurs' Under-21s and including an option to buy at season's end. Arsenal had previously entered talks with Hearts over a potential six-month trial for Wilson, but he opted for the Tottenham agreement. Wilson has scored eight goals in 45 appearances for the Edinburgh club and has earned Scotland caps. Hearts manager Derek McInnes said Premier League interest surprised him, noted Wilson's limited minutes this season, and agreed a loan could provide playing time while calling the move left-field.
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