Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Oliver Skipp is continuing to impress on loan with Norwich City in the Championship this season and, if he returns to challenge in Jose Mourinho’s side next season, it could spell trouble for Harry Winks.

The 20-year-old was sent out on loan to the Canaries for the season and has been a key part of Daniel Farke’s side’s impressive campaign thus far, as they currently sit top of the second tier and are eyeing an immediate promotion back to the top flight.

So far this season, the Spurs academy graduate has made 34 appearances in the Championship, scoring one goal and averaging an impressive 6.88 WhoScored average match rating for the table-toppers.

It was even suggested during the January transfer window that Jose Mourinho had considered recalling the youngster to his squad, so he definitely has an eye on him ahead of next season.

The Portuguese manager also suggested last summer that Skipp is a future captain at Spurs, so he certainly looks destined for a big future with the north London club.

Therefore, when he returns in the summer, with Farke recently admitting that it is impossible for the Canaries to sign him permanently, it seems likely that he will be challenging for a spot in Mourinho’s first team.

The German manager also spoke highly of the impact Skipp has had at Norwich, saying:

“We saw the potential, we looked into his character a lot and we knew he would be fully convinced to give everything, not thinking I don’t need to work to prove I am the best in my position.

“Oliver is a perfect lad. So humble. He is a brilliant loan signing.”

One casualty of Skipp’s return to Spurs could be fellow academy graduate Winks, as the 25-year-old has struggled to establish himself as a regular under Mourinho.

So far this season, Winks – who reportedly earns £50,000 per week at Spurs – has made just six starts in the Premier League and has averaged a disappointing 6.34 WhoScored rating for his performances in the top flight – the worst of any Spurs player who has started at least five games.

Therefore, considering he is already on the fringes of the Spurs squad, the return of a genuine wonderkid in Skipp could be the final nail in the coffin for Winks and bring an end to his time with the club next season.

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