Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder comments on Tottenham Hotspur’s reported interest in David Brooks

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Tottenham Hotspur are said to be considering making a move for Sheffield United’s David Brooks.

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has told the Sheffield Star that he has had no contact from Tottenham Hotspur over David Brooks.

Spurs have been linked with making a summer move for the Sheffield United youngster over the weekend.

The Sun claimed that Blades and Spurs were in negotiations over a £10 million transfer for the attacker.

However, Wilder insists that there has been no contact, although he has talked to the youngster about his rising profile.

“The player has no problem,” Wilder said. “The player is as good as gold. We spoke to him before this about how his profile has changed. And we told him keep changing it, keep notching it up. We have to get him on the pitch first but he has that ability to excite.”

“Nobody has spoken to me about Brooksy from Spurs. We’ve got a good relationship with Spurs and if there was something going on, I’m sure they would have contacted me out of courtesy.”

Brooks is regarded as one of the brightest prospects in the Championship, as he has been in excellent form this season.

Although the rapid forward is yet to become a permanent starter for Sheffield United, he has shown some flashes of genuine quality.

Brooks remains lightweight, but his trickery and pace makes him a real threat to defences.

Spurs are known to be keen to bring in young talent, from the Football League and abroad, and it is no surprise that Brooks is a player who they are keeping their eye on.