Spurs fans on Twitter have been reacting to the latest news on Juan Foyth, which suggests that the defender will join Leeds United on loan next season.
According to Argentinian journalist Nicolas Bozza (via Daily Hotspur), the young defender will join Marcelo Bielsa’s side on loan next season. It remains to be seen whether or not that will be in the Premier League, with the Whites currently occupying top spot in the Championship, with fixtures set to resume later this month.
Since signing from Estudiantes in 2017, the Argentine has made just 32 appearances for the North London club, contributing one goal and no assists (per Transfermarkt). Despite his lack of game time for the Lilywhites, the 22-year-old has established himself as a regular in Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina side in recent years, having earnt 10 caps for the senior side (per Transfermarkt).
Do you think this is a good move for Foyth?
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The season so far for Foyth has been something of a struggle, with the youngster having made just one start in the Premier League, which saw him shipped off at half time in the 2-2 draw against Norwich City after a disappointing first-half performance which saw him earn a 5.4/10 rating (per WhoScored). This was his last appearance under Jose Mourinho, so it is no surprise to see him being linked with a move away from the Lilywhites this summer.
Reaction from Spurs fans to the reported news on Foyth can be seen in the tweets below.
Would be a great decision for both parties
— SessSZN (@Swenty_) June 11, 2020
This will be a great move for foyth…
Sign a new 5 yr contact and a season under bielsa at Leeds..will do wonders.— jogender dhankhar (@jogidhankhar) June 11, 2020
Lots of Spurs fans seem to think that it would be a great move for Foyth.
Would be brilliant for him
— Bradley (@Tangangoat) June 11, 2020
Great move.
— pethidine (@kylehotspurs) June 11, 2020
This is best case. We weren’t gonna get much for him on a transfer this gives him time to actually play and prove himself.
— Tottenham Loyal (@TottenhamLoyal) June 11, 2020
Perfect!
— TheToddFather (@TC_Coshow) June 11, 2020
Yessss! This kid at the very least deserved a loan spell where he could get regular minutes before the club makes a decision on his long term future. Hope it works out for him.
— auggiemarch (@mrmarch__) June 12, 2020
Other Spurs fans are less convinced, however, and feel that Foyth should perhaps be departing on a permanent deal, or isn’t good enough for the Lilywhites.
Spurs need to sell Foyth to bring in some money. Levy can’t be using this as another excuse to not spend money.
— Dan (@DanPenfold91) June 11, 2020
Hopefully we put it in the contract he CAN play in the games against us
— Dec (@miamibyrne) June 11, 2020
Overall, it seems as if the majority of Spurs fans feel this would be a good move for Foyth and will be hoping to see the 22-year-old develop with regular game time under Bielsa.