There was some pretty significant transfer news yesterday that, conveniently, involves both of these clubs.
The Athletic’s David Ornstein revealed that Leicester have agreed a deal with Tottenham for 23-year-old midfielder Oliver Skipp.
He underwent a medical yesterday ahead of the proposed move for a fee in excess of £20million.
Skipp has struggled to nail down a place as a regular starter for Tottenham, but has made over 100 appearances since breaking into the first team back in 2018.
As new signings had to be registered by midday on Friday to be available for this weekend’s matches, he will not be available for Leicester in today’s match.
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Leicester agree deal to sign Oliver Skipp from Tottenham
