Talksport pundit Darren Bent has acknowledged that Oliver Skipp’s switch to Leicester Metropolis is the worst signing of the summer season.

The previous Tottenham Hotspur ahead was discussing transfers from the lately concluded summer season window with fellow Talksport pundit Andy Goldstein. Bent acknowledged, “Worst signing, Oliver Skipp, and I really feel so unhealthy saying that,” to which Goldstein aptly replied, “You’re a horrible man.”

Is Oliver Skipp what “Leicester wanted”, asks Darren Bent

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“What am I purported to do? I simply assume £20 million,” Bent continued. “Is that what Leicester wanted? Oliver Skipp and Harry Winks. Harry was good final 12 months within the Championship.”

“The explanation why I’m not placing Dewsbury-Corridor (to Chelsea) in there may be as a result of Chelsea have simply thrown cash left, proper, and centre at a great deal of completely different gamers, so that you virtually get misplaced in it.”

Bent concluded: “I’m not saying he’s a foul participant. Leicester followers can inform me, once they signed Oliver Skipp, did they routinely assume ‘Proper, sure, he provides us the most effective likelihood of staying up?’ Does he?”

Leicester Metropolis require a participant like Oliver Skipp

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It’s fairly a ridiculous assertion. Admittedly, there was preliminary scepticism when Skipp was signed from Spurs for a reported charge of £20 million. Nonetheless, Leicester’s efficiency in opposition to the North London aspect within the season opener confirmed that the Foxes required one other press-resistant participant alongside Harry Winks within the midfield pivot.

A fast evaluation of Skipp as a participant exhibits that he’s an ideal match for the type of participant Steve Cooper needs on the base of his midfield. The previous England youth worldwide consists with the ball, distributes play nicely beneath stress, and works exhausting when out of possession. Moreover, the 23-year-old brings a number of Premier League expertise with him to the King Energy, having remodeled 75 top-flight appearances for Spurs.

Skipp will not be a signing that excites followers like Bilal El Khannouss, however he’s an integral member of the squad. Cooper handed Skipp his first Leicester begin in opposition to Aston Villa, and he had an excellent all-round efficiency. He made 2 tackles, received six of his seven duels, and boasted a passing accuracy of 88%.

An extended season awaits the Foxes, however they may take confidence from the latest PSR ruling and the glimpses of sophistication they’ve proven within the opening three video games. Skipp might be aiming to have a robust season and make Bent rue his phrases.