Tottenham starlet to join Mansfield Town on loan.
Tottenham is managing its academy loans as the January deadline approaches. George Abbott will join Mansfield Town on loan until the end of the season.
According to The Standard, the 20-year-old midfielder is looking for regular first-team play after returning early from a loan at Wycombe Wanderers, who are above Mansfield in the League One standings. Abbott made 14 appearances for Wycombe, but his playing time decreased as the season progressed, with him left out of 12 of their last 13 league matchday squads before returning to North London.
The move to Mansfield is focused on finding the right fit for Abbott rather than a change in league level. Spurs feel he needs consistent playing time, and Mansfield believes he can be an immediate contributor to the team rather than just a player who sits on the bench.