James Wilson left Hearts to join Tottenham on loan this week (Picture: Getty)Hearts head coach Derek McInnes has questioned James Wilson’s decision to join Tottenham on loan after Arsenal ‘went quiet’ on a January deal for the striker. The loan agreement includes an option for the Europa League champions to sign Wilson on a permanent basis at the end of the season. Last March, Wilson become Scotland’s youngest ever men’s international when he came on as a second-half substitute in the side’s 3-0 Nations League victory over Greece. ‘First of all it was Arsenal, then Arsenal went quiet and then all of a sudden Tottenham came to the table Monday afternoon,’ he explained. But it was something James wanted to do.’More TrendingDespite his doubts over the move, McInnes made it clear he wished Wilson nothing but the best at Tottenham.

Source: Metro February 06, 2026 00:31 UTC