Because when he was U23 that's when he/we were a possession-based team. and when he fitted really well in that midfield.
So if Winks is 27 now this was four to five years ago?
This was the midfield that contained Wanyama, Dembele and Eriksen?
He's good ON THE BALL, he's shit OFF THE BALL. this is his profile.
He's just shit, with or without the ball, in my honest opinion.
He should play in a team that's possession dominant.
I don't care who he plays for as long as it isn't Spurs. West Ham would be my preference.