Yahoo Sports Scarlett recalled from Oxford United loan spell
Tottenham Hotspur have recalled striker Dane Scarlett from his loan spell with Championship side Oxford United.
Scarlett, 20, joined the U's in August and scored four goals in 20 Championship appearances.
Last week, Oxford announced the signing of Tom Bradshaw from Millwall, a striker whom new boss Gary Rowett had previously worked with at the Lions.
Bradshaw's addition could have been seen by Spurs as another name in front of their player getting minutes.
Rather than add Scarlett to their current ranks, Spurs are said to be keen on finding another loan for the striker before the transfer deadline.
Scarlett's loan at Oxford was the third of his career having previously spent time at Portsmouth in League One and also Ipswich Town last season.
The academy graduate has made 17 senior appearances for Tottenham.
'Scarlett's goals could be crucial to Oxford's survival' - analysis
BBC Radio Oxford's Oxford United commentator Jerome Sale:
Scarlett had a difficult start with Oxford and was just not getting the game time that he or Spurs would've wanted, but he did score goals which might yet prove to be crucial if United are to survive in the Championship.
Scarlett was a good performer when he got game time and his four goals were all very well taken, actually quite impressive.
His overall contribution in games actually got better as his time went on, he started to press more, and the work rate that has been questioned elsewhere certainly could not be questioned since Gary Rowett came in.
It sounds like he is going out on loan somewhere else and that team will benefit.
I would add there is not devastation at the decision by Spurs at Oxford, there is more disappointment as they definitely wanted to keep Scarlett.
It remains to be seen whether the U's will look to directly replaced him, my hunch is that they will not unless something extraordinary presents itself, owing to the fact that they now have Bradshaw in.
That signing was probably the final straw as far as Spurs were concerned for their man getting game time.
Oxford also have Ole Romeny, and are heavily linked with Hull City's Ryan Longman, although they are over the top of their 25-man squad limit as it currently stands.
