Leeds United are expected to make a move for Tottenham midfielder Oliver Skipp.
According to a report from Football London (June 29), the Whites boss, Daniel Farke would be keen for a reunion with Skipp, who was ever-present in the Norwich midfield that won the Championship under the German boss.
The Whites could look to sign him permanently or on loan, and it does not depend on whether Archie Gray stays or leaves.
The report claims that the lure of playing under Farke would appeal to the 23-year-old midfielder, who is seen as a “rare commodity” for the north London club.
If Spurs allow him to leave, Leeds can expect competition from other Premier League clubs for his signature.
Meanwhile, Leeds have agreed a fee in the region of £40 million to sell Gray, who will undergo his medical at Brentford. However, Spurs are also considering making a late move to hijack the deal.
Oliver Skipp would be a terrific signing for Leeds United
Skipp has made 106 appearances for Tottenham of which 77 of them have come in the Premier League. He wants to play regularly next season and Leeds can offer him that role.
The Whites will make a huge profit from selling Gray and they should look to reinvest the money into the squad.
Leeds are also keen to bring back Joe Rodon, and it would be fantastic if they could add him and Skipp to the squad for the next season.
Rodon made 50 appearances for the Whites last season on loan, and he was arguably one of their best performers.
With three years left on Skipp’s contract, he is not going to come cheaply. Leeds can try their luck by signing him on loan with a view to making it permanent, although a move to another Premier League club could be more appealing to him at this stage.
