Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna has acknowledged ongoing discussions between Tottenham Hotspur and the Championship club regarding the potential recall of Dane Scarlett in January. Scarlett, regarded as a future first-team prospect at Spurs, was loaned to Ipswich to gain playing time. However, the 19-year-old has primarily been used as a substitute in all 12 of his Championship appearances this season due to Ipswich exceeding expectations and currently holding the second position in the table.
McKenna has confirmed the talks with Tottenham, indicating a high likelihood of Scarlett being recalled. The decision is influenced by injury issues at Tottenham, along with their main forward Son Heung-min participating in the Asian Cup in January. Despite Scarlett’s limited starts, McKenna emphasized that the experience at Portman Road Stadium has been valuable for the talented player. McKenna expressed optimism about Scarlett returning to Tottenham as a stronger player, having made meaningful contributions during his time at Ipswich.
While acknowledging Scarlett’s challenges in securing regular starts, McKenna believes the player has gained significant experience in the top end of the Championship. He anticipates positive developments from Scarlett in the future. The article also includes a speculative opinion suggesting that Scarlett’s recall may not be solely due to Son’s absence but rather influenced by the player’s struggle for game time. The author expects Spurs to potentially loan Scarlett to a lower-ranked Championship side for the second half of the season.
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