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Hugo Lloris contract talks stalling over this fear about Tottenham
TOTTENHAM are struggling to pin Hugo Lloris down to a long-term contract because the goalkeeper is not convinced they can win trophies, according to reports.
Hugo Lloris is under contract at Tottenham until 2019
Tottenham began contract negotiations with France international Lloris this summer.
The club have already secured the long-term futures of a number of their star players but discussions over Lloris’ deal have stalled.
The Sunday Mirror claim Spurs are now stepping up their efforts to convince the 29-year-old to stay at White Hart Lane past his current deal that expires in 2019.
But it is feared Lloris could reject an extension if he believes Spurs cannot meet his ambitions.
According to the report, Lloris is keen to win trophies, having lost in the final of Euro 2016 to Portugal this year.
The former Lyon goalkeeper joined Spurs in 2012, having won two trophies at the Ligue 1 club. But he has failed to add to that haul since his move.
Spurs’ early exit from the Champions League is also said to have alarmed the goalkeeper, although manager Mauricio Pochettino believes the club will be better suited for European football next season after their experiences in this campaign.
Lloris has kept seven clean sheets for Spurs this season
Lloris is reportedly worried Spurs cannot meet his trophy ambitions
Spurs mounted a challenge for the Premier League title last season but eventually fell short of Leicester, finishing third behind Arsenal and the champions.
A 5-0 win over Swansea yesterday kept the north London club apace with the top four in the league, although they remain three points off fourth-place Manchester City.