Tottenham Hotspur and Northern Ireland ace set for loan move to Championship club
Although several Championship side are keen on his signature, Stoke not looks like his most likely destination for another loan spell, with Spurs reluctant to sell their talented youth product.
The Antrim-born footballer switched allegiances from England to Northern Ireland earlier this year, after winning caps at Under 17 and Under 19 level for the Three Lions. He made his senior debut for Michael O'Neill men against Switzerland in March and has since won two more caps.
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