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Tottenham news: Predicting which Spurs fullbacks will return next season

By Rucker Haringey

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - APRIL 07: Danny Rose of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur at Bet365 Stadium on April 7, 2018 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)
STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - APRIL 07: Danny Rose of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur at Bet365 Stadium on April 7, 2018 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: Kyle Walker-Peters of Tottenham celebrates after scoring his team’s sixth goal during The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round Replay match between Tottenham Hotspur and Rochdale on February 28, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: Kyle Walker-Peters of Tottenham celebrates after scoring his team’s sixth goal during The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round Replay match between Tottenham Hotspur and Rochdale on February 28, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /

5. Kyle Walker-Peters-Chance of return-90%

Pochettino owes Walker-Peters a pretty big apology for his lack of game time this season. Despite the club’s struggles at fullback, the 21-year-old defender has only been involved in one Premier League match this year. He’s added a few FA Cup appearances, but it’s largely been a wasted year for Walker-Peters in terms of playing time.

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With that being said, it’s still almost certain that he’ll return next season. He’s shown real flashes of talent in his limited appearances. It’s very possible he is the most talented fullback at Pochettino’s disposal.

The ten percent chance he plays elsewhere next season is split between two possibilities. There’s a five percent chance he could be sent out on loan next year. A move to a lesser Premier League club could earn him valuable experience as a Premier League starter.

There’s also a remote chance that another club could come in and make Spurs a silly offer. It’s unlikely, but if another club wanted to make a bid of say, £30 million, Tottenham would have to consider selling.

The most likely scenario sees Walker-Peters returning next season with a much larger role. It’s very possible he will join the right back rotation next year.

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