Clubs across Europe, including Brighton, are keeping a close eye on Tottenham teenager Nile John as his contract runs towards its conclusion in a situation which shines a spotlight on the north London club.
The attacking central midfielder burst on to the scene a couple of seasons ago when he was handed his debut by Jose Mourinho from the bench as a 17-year-old in a Europa League knockout match against Wolfsberger AC. The England U19 international was then named on Spurs' bench in the Premier League by caretaker boss Ryan Mason for the final game of that season at Leicester City.
The following pre-season brought football aplenty for John, who is now 19, as Nuno Espirito Santo used him heavily and handed him his first start in the Europa Conference League qualifier at Pacos de Ferreira, albeit out of position in a front three. However, with the arrival of Antonio Conte, John, who was netting goals galore for the U21s, was unable to get into the Italian's thinking and was sent out to Charlton on an unsuccessful loan in League One for the second half of last season.
