Tottenham Hotspur have beaten north London rivals Arsenal to the signing of young Scottish striker James Wilson from Hearts. The 18-year-old has joined Spurs' Under-21s on loan with an option to make the move permanent in the summer.
Arsenal had been in talks with Hearts over a deal for Wilson, but were only prepared to offer a six-month trial before making a decision. Tottenham sensed an opportunity and moved late on Deadline Day, submitting a deal sheet to secure the youngster's signature.
Wilson enjoyed a breakthrough season at Hearts last year, scoring six goals in 33 appearances, but has struggled for minutes this term. He has made just one start in the Scottish Premiership this season and is not expected to make an immediate impact at Spurs.
However, with injuries mounting in Tottenham's first team and limited attacking options, Wilson could potentially earn first-team opportunities if he impresses for the Under-21s. He has one senior cap for Scotland and continues a trend of young Scottish players moving to England post-Brexit.
