Report: Tottenham expected to block player exit this summer despite links away
According to GiveMeSport, Tottenham Hotspur are not expected to offload Oliver Skipp this summer despite strengthening their midfield with new recruits.
Spurs welcome Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall
Two young, up-and-coming starlets will link up with the squad in the form of Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall but it is revealed that the duo’s arrival is not expected to have any bearing on Skipp’s future.
The report says that after securing Joe Rodon from Tottenham, Leeds United are expected to make a move for the Spurs midfielder, who is also on their shortlist.
However, the Lilywhites are not overly keen on offloading the 23-year-old, with Ange Postecoglou viewing him as a genuine backup option that can be used in rotation with the likes of Rodrigo Bentancur, Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr.
Oliver Skipp is unlikely to leave Spurs this summer
The report adds that the fact that Skipp is considered homegrown and club-trained makes him an even more valuable option, with Spurs likely to block any move.
It is explained that while the Tottenham academy graduate wants regular game time, he is not prepared to drop down to the Championship at this stage of his career.
However, the publication reveals that Skipp is a big admirer of Daniel Farke, having worked with the German coach at Norwich, which is why a summer move to Elland Road cannot be ruled out for the player.
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Apart from the homegrown issue, Postecoglou is going to need a bigger squad with quality backups if he has genuine aspirations of competing on four fronts.
The Australian will thus try his best to convince Skipp that he will get plenty of game time next season.
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