Tottenham are moving to secure the future of one of their brightest young prospects, with Luca Williams-Barnett attracting interest from several top European clubs.
Football Insider reports that Spurs have started talks over a new contract for the 18-year-old attacking midfielder as they try to see off rival suitors. Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are among the sides keeping tabs on his situation, but the north London club are determined to hold on to him for the long term.
The England youth international joined the Spurs academy as a child and has come through the ranks at the club. He signed his first professional deal in October 2025, yet Tottenham are already looking to improve his terms as outside interest grows. His technical quality and eye for goal have stood out at youth level, and he could become a valuable senior option if he breaks into the first team.
He is still waiting for his Premier League debut, though, having only made a substitute appearance in the Carabao Cup win over Charlton Athletic earlier this season.
How Roberto De Zerbi handles him will be key to his development in the coming months. The teenager played regularly in pre-season, which raised hopes of first-team chances, but Spurs’ rocky start to the campaign has complicated things, with the manager reportedly wary of putting inexperienced players under extra pressure. Still, giving Williams-Barnett enough game time will be vital if Tottenham want to convince him his future lies in north London, and a January loan could also be an option to give him senior experience.
For now, a new contract remains a priority, and keeping the talented midfielder could prove a smart long-term move, as long as the club can offer him a clear route into the first team.
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