{"id":39505,"date":"2024-03-27T14:28:08","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T13:28:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/praizsports.com\/tottenham-hotspur-keeping-a-keen-eye-on-the-next-kalvin-phillips\/"},"modified":"2024-03-27T14:28:08","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T13:28:08","slug":"tottenham-hotspur-keeping-a-keen-eye-on-the-next-kalvin-phillips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/praizsports.com\/tottenham-hotspur-keeping-a-keen-eye-on-the-next-kalvin-phillips\/","title":{"rendered":"Tottenham Hotspur keeping a keen eye on the next Kalvin Phillips"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The emergence of Ollie Pickles as a promising talent at Leeds United has certainly captured the attention of top clubs like Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United. At just 16 years old, his performances, particularly in the FA Youth Cup where he led Leeds to the semi-finals, have drawn comparisons to established stars like Kalvin Phillips.<\/p>
Pickles\u2019 composure on the ball and his ability to dictate play with his passing have been standout features of his game, reminiscent of Phillips\u2019 style of play. Given Tottenham\u2019s previous interest in Phillips and their ongoing pursuit of promising young talents, it\u2019s understandable that they would be keen on acquiring Pickles for their squad.<\/p>
As the 16-year-old continues to develop and showcase his potential, it\u2019s likely that more clubs will join the race for his signature. His presence in Leeds\u2019 youth setup is a testament to their commitment to nurturing young talent, and it will be interesting to see where his future lies as he progresses in his career.<\/p>\n
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For Tottenham, who have been making significant strides in their gameplay in recent months, securing a talent like Pickles could be a strategic move to bolster their squad and enhance their chances of success. With a strong focus on developing young players and building for the future, Pickles could fit well into Tottenham\u2019s plans as they continue their upward trajectory.<\/p>
Further, there is also the possibility that Leeds might fast track Pickles to their first team, preventing him from leaving for Premier League clubs like Newcastle, and of course, Tottenham. After all, they have already fast tracked the progress of another youngster- Archie Gray this season.<\/p>\n