Leeds United have received a boost in their pursuit of a potential target, with a report claiming he would be willing to join them.
Things appear to be heating up behind the scenes at Elland Road as the budgetary deadline of June 30 approaches.
Jack Harrison and Marc Roca left Leeds earlier this week, and Jamie Shackleton and Charlie Cresswell are poised to follow soon.
Archie Gray has also been the subject of intense speculation in recent days, and with Leeds in need of at least one major sale, he appears to be the most likely candidate at this point.
Those transactions may eventually allow Leeds to enter the market themselves, with work on a few posts expected this summer.
The report reflects Oliver Skipp’s view on a move to Leeds.
According to Football.London, Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United are keeping a close eye on each other’s squads in preparation for a potential deal.
Angus Kinnear is thought to have a close relationship with Spurs owner Daniel Levy, and technical director Gretar Steinsson worked in North London before joining Leeds. Last summer, the two assisted arrange the arrivals of Joe Rodon and Djed Spence.
According to the publication, Spurs are one among the teams interested in signing Gray, and there have also been rumors about Crysencio Summerville and Willy Gnonto.
However, Leeds are also interested in a couple of Spurs players, the most notable of which being Rodon.
Leeds are also interested in midfielder Oliver Skipp, either on loan or on a permanent basis, depending on their budget.
In good news for Leeds, Skipp is thought to be open to a transfer to Elland Road this summer, despite the Championship drop, due to the allure of working under Daniel Farke.
Farke had him on loan at Norwich City during his second Championship title-winning season, but Leeds may face competition from Premier League clubs if he is available.
What has Skipp said about Farke before?
It is evident how highly Farke regards Skipp, given that Leeds was also linked with him last summer. Speaking about him at Norwich, he described him as a ‘great player’.
But the sentiment is undoubtedly mutual, with Skipp earlier expressing his appreciation for Farke’s efforts in shaping him into the player he is now.
He stated: “It was a critical period for me in terms of gaining regular games. You go out on loan in the hopes of being able to play a big number of games, but I didn’t go to Norwich expecting to play 45 of the 46 games and have the season go as smoothly as it did.
“I’m so grateful to [Daniel Farke] and all the players, they all helped me settle in so easily, and then helped to create the player that you see today.”
