Tottenham consider activating contract extension option in Erik Lamela’s deal

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Tottenham consider activating contract extension option in Erik Lamela’s deal

ERIK LAMELA is reportedly set for a contract extension at Tottenham.

The Argentine’s current deal – which he penned when joining from Roma in August 2013 – expires next year.

Tottenham could be set to hand Erik Lamela a contract extensionGetty Images - Getty

But ESPN claim Spurs are preparing to invoke the 12 month extension option that was part of that agreement to tie down his future.

Lamela, 25, and defender Toby Alderweireld are the only senior members of Mauricio Pochettino‘s squad not to commit their futures to the club.

But if they exercise the one-year option, that would lessen the doubt of losing the South American this summer amid interest from Italy.

Lamela signed a four-year, £65,000-a-week contract at White Hart Lane with an optional two additional years after completing a then club-record £30m move from the Serie A side.

The North London side are considering invoking a 12-month extension option in his dealPA:Press Association The Argentine appears to have gained the trust of boss Mauricio Pochettino after his return from injuryReuters

That became a four-plus-two-plus-one – but Spurs are claimed to be in no rush to activate it just yet.

Throughout his time in North London he has been plagued by injuries, totally a year and a half on the sidelines.

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But since his latest lay-off he appears to be gradually impressing Pochettino again and was a surprise starter for the 2-2 Champions League draw with Juventus on Tuesday.

And he repaid his manager’s faith in him by producing an impressive display.

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Lamela still faces serious competition for his place following the arrival of Lucas Moura from Paris Saint-Germain and from Son Heung-Min.

That could mean that Spurs could be tempted to cash in if any substantial offers are made over the summer window.

Spurs are in no rush to activate the option following Lamela’s injury problemsAP:Associated Press Erik Lamela joined Spurs from Roma in August 2013AP:Associated Press

But the star insists he wants to go nowhere, saying last month: “I’m happy at Tottenham.

“If not, I would have left. I feel a part of the club. I’m at home here.

“I am not thinking about how long is left on my contract.”

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