Will Lankshear joins Middlesbrough from Tottenham in up to £20 million deal

Middlesbrough have completed the signing of 21‑year‑old striker Will Lankshear from Tottenham Hotspur on a five‑year contract. The deal includes an initial fee reported at £8‑10 million, with performance‑related add‑ons that could raise the total to around £20 million, making it the club’s record transfer. Tottenham retain a 20 percent sell‑on clause and matching rights on any future bid. Lankshear, who spent the previous season on loan at Oxford United in the Championship, scored 11‑12 goals and was named the club’s young player of the season. He made six senior appearances for Spurs, scoring once in the Europa League. The striker expressed gratitude to Tottenham on Instagram, describing the club as “always engraved in my heart.” Middlesbrough view the signing as a key part of their push for promotion to the Premier League, adding to recent summer acquisitions. The transfer was confirmed by both clubs and reported by multiple outlets across the UK and abroad.