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Ben Husband

Nottingham Forest given boost in transfer pursuit of Leeds United star- reports

Tottenham are set to recall Leeds United loanee Jack Clarke in the January window, according to reports.

Clarke joined Spurs this summer from the Whites in a big money transfer, before being loaned back to Elland Road for the season.

However, the 19-year-old has failed to make any impact back at his boyhood club. Under Marcelo Bielsa this term, Clarke has played only 19 minutes in the Championship season.

Jack Clarke of Leeds United during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Nottingham Forest at Elland Road (George Wood/Getty Images)

Nottingham Forest have been linked with a move for the winger, who could now be back up for grabs when the window reopens in just over a month.

The Athletic report that barring a significant change, Clarke is set to return to his parent club in January.

It is suggested that Clarke is keen to see where he stands with new Spurs boss Jose Mourinho, although he will still be down the pecking order with the top four hopefuls.

Earlier this month, the Leeds boss revealed he had held no discussions about the future of Clarke, despite being close friends with the man Mourinho replaced, Maurcio Pochettino.

“I never spoke with Pochettino about Jack Clarke," he said. "I didn’t talk with anyone at Tottenham about him. About his job it’s the same situation. Every day I try to do the best for Clarke. After, Tottenham and Clarke will value if we are doing enough with him.”

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