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LONDON — Newly promoted Leicester has reached a deal with Tottenham to sign midfielder Oliver Skipp. The teams play later Monday in their opening game of the Premier League season. Leicester says the 23-year-old Skipp signed a five-year contract through the 2028-29 season. The value of the transfer was reportedly more than 20 million pounds ($26 million). Skipp reunites with Leicester manager Steve Cooper, who coached him in England's youth teams.
