GLOVERS NEWS: Yeovil Town sign Spurs youngster Shayon Harrison on loan

YEOVIL Town have signed young striker Shayon Harrison on loan from Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur.

The 19-year-old becomes Darren Way’s fourth January signing for the Glovers and will remain at Huish Park until the end of the season.

Harrison, who has risen through the ranks at White Hart Lane, has been prolific for the Under-21's and made his professional debut for Spurs in the 2-1 defeat to Liverpool in the EFL Cup in October last year.

Highly-rated by Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino, Harrison was also in the Premier League outfit’s squad for their Europa League clash with Qarabag in November 2015.

With the teenager’s services secured pending Premier League approval, Darren Way was delighted with his latest arrival.

“We played against Spurs in pre-season and Shayon played very well and caught the eye,” said the Yeovil gaffer. “He's been very close to the first-team and is someone Pochettino rates very highly.

“We know Tottenham have an unbelievable desire and work ethic, which are massive attributes needed to play for Yeovil Town.

“Shayon will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Ryan Mason, Steven Caulker and Andros Townsend, so we look forward to continuing the relationship with Spurs.”

Shayon will wear the number 39 shirt during his time at Huish Park which was announced by the club on Friday (January 20, 2017).

Brendon Owen, chairman of the Glovers Trust supporters’ group, said: “I’m sure all the fans would like to welcome Shayon to Yeovil Town and hope he has a fantastic time with the club.”

PHOTO – TOP: Shayon Harrison. Photo courtesy of the Yeovil Town FC website.

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