Leicester City are leading the race to sign Tottenham midfielder Oliver Skipp, sources have told Football Insider.
Fellow Premier League newcomers Ipswich Town are also pushing to sign the 23-year-old before the 31st August cut-off.
The central midfielder made 24 appearances for the north London club last season but will be allowed to leave the Tottenham Stadium in search of more regular first-team football.
Leicester are in the market for a player in this position after losing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to Chelsea, and the Spurs academy graduate is at the top of the list.
The Foxes are keen to sign a proven Premier League player who can instantly slot into Steve Cooper’s team, and Skipp has the experience to do that.
The 23-year-old has made 77 appearances in the Premier League, notching one goal.
However, Skipp has struggled to establish himself as a regular starter throughout his time under Ange Postecoglou.
The midfielder is under contract at Tottenham until 2027, which puts Spurs in a strong negotiating position ahead of this potential transfer.
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