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Beren Cross

'Best young winger since Lionel Messi' - how Spurs fans reacted to Jack Clarke signing

Jack Clarke’s predictable transfer to Tottenham Hotspur from Leeds United was announced this morning.

Spurs fans have been waiting more than 500 days for a permanent transfer and, as such, there was an unusual mix of reaction to Clarke’s signature.

While there was optimism around how good the 18-year-old may prove to be in the long-term future, there was some disappointment about his immediate return to Elland Road.

Tanguy Ndombele is the big name the London club are expected to recruit in the near therefore were a few disappointed the announcement was Clarke and not the Frenchman.

Here is a sample of how the Champions League finalists’ fans reacted to the transfer announcement on Twitter.

Clarke has signed a four-year-deal and will spend the 2019/20 season with the Whites on loan.

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