Tottenham Hotspur open talks with Rodrigo Bentancur over a new deal - with the 27-year-old's current contract set to expire at the end of next season

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Tottenham Hotspur have opened talks with midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur over a new contract.

The Uruguay international is a key player for Ange Postecoglou's side having made 28 appearances for the club this season - despite being served with an eight match domestic suspension last year for remarks made about colleague Heung-min Son in an interview in his homeland.

Bentancur's current deal expires at the end of next season, but Spurs are open to extending the former Juventus player's terms.

Indeed, Mail Sport understands preliminary discussions over a new deal are underway with a view to securing the 27-year-old's long-term future at the club.

Talks are at a very early stage with no agreement close, with future meetings planned in the coming weeks.

But Spurs are willing to extend their midfielder's current deal given his status as an integral first team player.

Tottenham Hotspur have opened talks with midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur over a new contract

The Uruguay international is a key player for Ange Postecoglou's side having made 28 appearances for the club this season

Postecoglou's side claimed their third Premier League win on the bounce on Saturday against Ipswich

Bentancur's career in north London has been struck by injury problems. He suffered an ACL injury in February 2023 before sustaining an ankle ligament issue later the same year.

Postecoglou, though, views the South American as a vital member of his team and will be keen for his long-term future to be tied up.