Sources: Tottenham star in advanced talks over extension

Tottenham midfielder Oliver Skipp is in advanced talks over a new contract with the club, sources have told Football Insider.

The 23-year-old’s future had been thrown into doubt after Premier League new boys Leicester City registered an interest in the midfielder.

Football Insider revealed (July 17) that Leicester were interested in Skipp following Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s move to Chelsea.

Spurs had been open to selling Skipp so long as they were able to secure a home-grown replacement but the midfielder now looks set to stay at the club.

Negotiations over a new deal are advancing and could result in an agreement this week.

Football Insider also revealed (July 21) that Spurs currently only have eight home-grown players and if Skipp was to leave they would need to sign a replacement to adhere to Premier League rules.

Oliver Skipp set for new Tottenham deal

Skipp has made 77 Premier League appearances scoring one goal but has failed to establish himself under Ange Postecoglou with most of his 21 league appearances last season coming off the bench.

Ange Postecoglu has preferred Yves Bissouma and Pape Sarr since joining the club so starting spots are in short supply for Skipp.

Spurs are likely more inclined to keep the midfielder at the club after Emile Hojbjerg‘s move to French club Marseille earlier in the window.

The club are yet to sign anyone over the age of 18 but are set for a late window transfer blitz as they aim for Champions League qualification next season.

Football Insider revealed (July 24) that the club have set aside a ‘huge’ sum of money for new players.

In other news, Spurs right-back agrees terms over move away.

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