Tottenham sign youngster Cameron Carter-Vickers to new deal – and send him out on loan to Sheffield United
USA youth captain allowed to gain first-team experience in Championship after Spurs splash out £40m on Colombian defender Davinson Sanchez
TOTTENHAM have handed American starlet Cameron Carter-Vickers a new three-deal contract - then promptly loaned him to Sheffield United.
The 19-year-old defender, who played four cup games for Spurs last term, has joined the Blades until the end of the season.
Tottenham have allowed Carter-Vickers to leave White Hart Lane in search of more first-team experience after signing Colombia defender Davinson Sanchez from Ajax for £40m.
Sheffield United, who were promoted to the Championships at the end of last season, host Derby on Saturday.
Carter-Vickers could make his debut against the Rams and United boss Chris Wilder is confident his new man will fit in quickly.
Wilder said: “Cameron is young, athletic and highly-rated by Tottenham and we're delighted we've been trusted to continue his development.
“He is a central defender with a good attitude and adds competition for places in that area.
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“I like the way Tottenham play and it's clear that Cameron has the ability to be a very good player.”
Wilder moved for Carter-Vickers after losing Richard Stearman to injury for up to eight weeks.
Carter-Vickers has represented the USA at three different youth levels and has been strongly tipped to become a full international.
He made his first-team debut for Spurs last season in a 5-0 victory over Gillingham in the EFL Cup.
He went on to make a further three appearances – all of which came in cup competitions.
