Tottenham star Lewis Holtby 'to leave White Hart Lane' LEWIS HOLTBY has been backed to leave Tottenham during the January transfer window. Tottenham ace Lewis HoltbyReports in Germany claim the former Schalke star will be forced out, after boss Andre Villas-Boas strengthened the Spurs midfield significantly during the summer.Christian Eriksen, Etienne Capoue and Paulinho look set to take his place in the burgeoning pecking order at the north London club.It has even been suggested his former team Schalke could activate buy-back clause, having built-up a good reputation while playing in the Bundesliga.Holtby has already revealed he's determined to fight for a place in the first-team, and hopes to play an integral role in a trophy winning season at the club."I am very pleased to be in this squad," the 22-year-old said."You need a big squad if you want to challenge for trophies and be strong in every competition."Holtby signed from Schalke last winter in a deal worth £1.4m deal and has made 11 appearances since. “Tottenham could look to sell Lewis Holtby in January”
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