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Report: Tottenham have already decided what’s next for ‘phenomenal’ academy talent next season

Tottenham fans and the club itself are excited about the prospect of seeing Alfie Devine in action in the coming seasons and according to , that could be sooner than people might think.

reports how Spurs see Devine not only as an exciting talent for the future, but also as being part of the first-team squad for next season.

Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images
Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images

Devine, who is still just 17, scored a fine goal against Arsenal last night for the under-23s and has continued to impress behind the scenes. Indeed, he’s believed to already be on Antonio Conte’s radar, along with fellow youngster, Dane Scarlett. Indeed, former manager Jose Mourinho Devine had the potential to be ‘phenomenal’.

It’s believed Spurs want to include Devine as part of their squad to help hit their homegrown quota. However, should he continue to impress, then there is every chance Conte will turn to the teenager if needed.

TBR’s View: Tottenham Have A Proper Player In Alfie Devine

What a player this young man looks. He already looks like he has a bit of everything and some of the moments he’s produced in the 23s have shown that.

Devine looks very much like being a player who can make the grade at Premier League level. Of course, he is just 17 so will need to be nurtured as well. But the talent is there, and there’s every chance he really pushes on.

Impressing Conte is the first hurdle and he seems to have done that. And while a loan move might help him next term, staying around Conte and this Spurs squad will do him no harm.