He was January's surprise deadline-day move - how is Wilson doing?
He was January's surprise deadline-day move - how is Wilson doing?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, James Wilson has not earned another Scotland cap since making his debut in March 2025ByAlex BrothertonBBC Sport journalistPublished12 minutes ago1 CommentsThe conclusion of the 2026 winter transfer window was a quiet affair for Premier League clubs.There were no headline-grabbing, big-money deals and none of the customary deadline-day drama. It was, in fact, rather dull.That is, apart from one quietly curious deal: James Wilson's loan move from Heart of Midlothian to Tottenham Hotspur.Eyebrows were raised when the talented striker decided to trade top-flight football in favour of playing for Spurs' under-21 side, becoming the latest young Scottish player to decide his prospects elsewhere were brighter than at home.The relegation-threatened Premier League club won a tug-of-war with rivals Arsenal for the 19-year-old, and have the option to make the move permanent in the summer.Wilson has scored four goals in seven Premier League 2 appearances, and has twice been an unused substitute for Spurs in the Premier League."I've loved it, it's been really good," Wilson said after scoring in Spurs U21s' 1-0 win against Wolves on Friday."I have settled in really quickly. The boys in the changing room have been amazing. The coaches have been really good with me. I've had loads of chats and individual meetings with Wayne Burnett [U21s manager]. "I've settled in well at home, that's been quite easy [because] the club helped with that. All in all I can have no complaints, it's been a really easy transition for me."Meanwhile, the Hearts team he left behind are one point clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership as they look to win a first top-flight title in 66 years. Did Wilson make the right call to leave?After progressing through the Hearts academy, Wilson signed his first professional contract in...المصدر: BBC Sport Football | Source: BBC Sport Football
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