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.