Ipswich, whose manager Keiran McKenna played and coached at Tottenham Hotspur while Skipp was at the club, are looking to strengthen their squad for the forthcoming season, as are Southampton.

Spurs are still looking to sell a number of players, with AC Milan hoping to seal a deal for Emerson Royal and Richarlison still linked to a move to Saudi Arabia.

Solanke interest

As reported by Telegraph Sport, Spurs are working on trying to sign striker Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth, who have told clubs they want the full £65million in his contract paid.

Solanke is thought to be open to the move and keen on having another go at a so-called big club, having previously played for Chelsea and Liverpool.

Spurs want to negotiate a lower initial price than Solanke’s buy-out and are also interested in Wolverhampton Wanderers star Pedro Neto, but are yet to make a bid for the winger.

Wolves are not in the market for a new midfielder, so there is currently no prospect of Spurs offering Skipp as part of a bid for Neto.