You know when the summer transfer window is ready to heat up at Spurs, the friendlies are about to get underway and so far, we’ve only bought a youngster from Leeds United.
Yes, Archie Gray joined Tottenham Hotspur for a fee in the region of £35 million and is tipped for greatness, but then all we ever hear in respect of youth players is how wonderful they will be. Jam Tomorrow is a phrase endlessly linked with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, and for very good reason.
Speaking of Leeds, Planet Sport believes that the Yorkshire side is still intent on improving their roster ahead of another long season in the Championship and that whilst very happy to have secured the services of Joe Rodon, they also have more than an eye on Oliver Skipp. Skipp, says the source was mentioned in the negotiations for Gray, but the ‘home-grown’ value of the Englishman makes any discussions more complicated for all concerned.
We understand that Spurs are keen to secure a replacement for Skipp before agreeing to any deal, which could see him join Leeds on loan with a view to a permanent deal.
The suggestion now is that Spurs might be more interested in entertaining a proposal. Skipp as a footballer has struggled to do much more than make the bench in N17, which is a factor that cannot be ignored forever. Fans regard Ollie as one of their own, but unfortunately, he’s not a particularly great footballer.
Another factor might well be that Leeds gaffer Daniel Farke knows Skippy from his time at Norwich City, where the somewhat workmanlike atmosphere favoured the 23-year-old.
How serious are the Spurs when it comes to truly upgrading the squad for Ange?