Spurs midfielder - with EFL experience at Barnsley and Doncaster Rovers - joins Mansfield Town on loan for the rest of the season

The 21-year-old joined Spurs from Watford at under-12s level and went on to make his debut for Tottenham at the end of the 2022/23 Premier League season against Leeds United.

The central midfielder, who can also operate at centre-back and right-back, enjoyed a loan spell at Doncaster Rovers last season in Sky Bet League Two. Matthew signed for Rovers in January 2023 – making 20 appearances – which included nine of their 10 consecutive league wins to secure a play-off position.

Ahead of this season, the London-born midfielder joined Barnsley on loan in Sky Bet League One, and has played 14 times in the league and twice in the Carabao Cup.

Manager Nigel Clough said: “Matthew is a central midfield player who we’ve had our eye on for some time.

“It’ll be good to strengthen in that area, bearing in mind all the games we have in the second half of the season. The one position we haven’t got competition for is Louis Reed and Matthew provides us with that.

“He’s a similar player to Reedy; a good passer of the ball who competes. He can play in any one of the three midfield positions and has some experience in League One this season with Barnsley.”

At international level, Matthew represents Scotland under-21s and has previously captained his nation in younger age groups.

Elsewhere, forward James Gale has been recalled from his loan spell at National League outfit Solihull Moors.After joining the club in July 2024, the 21-year-old has made six starts and nine substitute appearances in the league for the Moors, scoring three goals.

Manager Nigel Clough said: “James hasn’t played as many games at Solihull as we had hoped so he’s now back with us and we can assess the next steps for James as part of his progression.”

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