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Heart of Midlothian manager Derek McInnes believes James Wilson has made a mistake by joining Tottenham Hotspur on loan in a deal that could be made permanent at the end of the season.<\/b><\/p>\n
Arsenal were in talks with the Scottish Premiership leaders over a move for the 18-year-old but the Scotland striker joined Spurs instead.<\/p>\n
Wilson, who became the youngest man to represent Scotland when he came on in their Nations League play-off tie against Greece last March, will play for Spurs’ Under-21s side.<\/p>\n
He has scored eight goals in 45 appearances since making his Hearts breakthrough last season but he has struggled for game time this term.<\/p>\n
“James wanted to go, so you don’t want to keep a player who then becomes unhappy,” said McInnes. <\/p>\n
“I couldn’t guarantee him minutes, such is the way it’s been. I told him and his agent that our preference was to stay, fight for his place, be part of something.<\/p>\n
“We’d get him a loan in Scotland if need be, to top his minutes up, and we can maybe recall him – still get the best of both worlds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n