wantaway
Britishnoun
verb
Example Sentences
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But the Alexander Isak saga has added a heap of spice to the occasion as the wantaway striker's suitors rock up on Tyneside.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2025
They also sold academy products Mason Greenwood and Scott McTominay last summer, and will aim to sell several other unwanted or wantaway players before this window closes, including Alejandro Garnacho.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2025
Late Monday night they dealt a bevy of draft picks to Miami for wantaway star Minkah Fitzpatrick.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 17, 2019
Pochettino wants to add the Fulham left-sided player, Ryan Sessegnon and, ideally, an attack-minded midfielder but much will now depend on generating funds, meaning that the situation of the wantaway midfielder, Christian Eriksen, is pivotal.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 13, 2019
Fulham's pursuit of Ross McCormack has been dealt a blow after Leeds United reiterated their desire to keep the wantaway 27-year-old frontman.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2014
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