The promising youngster has failed to make an impact on the first team this season. What does his future hold?
The career highlight of Danny Rose must surely be his wonder volley scored in 2010 against Arsenal.
But since then, what has he accomplished in a Tottenham shirt?
It is fair to argue that he has failed to build on that exciting breakthrough, but that is not to write him off.
Nevertheless, the player who featured in England’s Under-21 European Championship side last summer may well be a little disappointed with his season.
He has not made a single league start this season, just featuring seven times off the bench, although has made three FA Cup starts.
He is only 21, and Tottenham may be unwise to give up on him, but he needs opportunities to show what he can do.
Originally bracketed as a left-winger, he is viewed nowadays by manager Harry Redknapp as a left-back, finding himself back-up for Benoit Assou-Ekotto.
Last season he was loaned out to Championship side Bristol City, which prevented him from immediately building on his Arsenal goal, scored at the tail end of the season before.
As a result, all momentum and confidence gained from that goal has now evaporated, and he almost has to start again.
Of course his limited opportunities are principally down to Assou-Ekotto’s form, and he is simply awaiting a chance, coming on as a 88th minute sub against Swansea yesterday.
There may come a time when the Frenchman is injured, and Rose gets a chance to stake his claim for a first team place with a run of form, but until then- the jury is still out.
Newcastle United have been linked with a summer transfer for Rose, which would present Spurs with a dilemma.
Is it too early to give up on him? He is clearly talented, and at 21 he has much to offer.
Would another loan spell be of benefit, but this time to another Premier League side- in the same way Steven Caulker has shined at Swansea?
It is worth considering and may be a wise move, before selling him.
Rose meanwhile may want to move away to pursue first team football. He had no qualms leaving Leeds United as a teenager to move to Tottenham, and if he feels it is the correct career move, he might decide to go.
The decision could rest on next season’s management. So much of Tottenham’s future is up in the air, with Harry Redknapp and the England situation still unclear.
A new manager might take a liking to Rose, and offer him improved opportunities, or decide to sell him. If Rose wants to play as a winger, his chances at Spurs will remain limited thanks to the excellent Gareth Bale, who is enjoying his most productive season to date.
Either way, it presents an interesting dilemma for player and club this summer.
What should Spurs do with Rose? Keep, loan, or sell? Where is his best position?
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