Speaking to Football Insider, BBC Radio 5 Live pundit Alan Hutton has been left wowed by news involving Tottenham Hotspur and midfielder Harry Winks.

The Lowdown: Winks exit claim emerges...

As per a report from The Times, Spurs and managing director Fabio Paratici appear willing to let the Englishman go next summer as a claim emerges on one condition.

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It is believed that Tottenham will not part ways with their academy graduate unless they receive a fee of around £40 million for his services from any interested sides.

The Latest: Hutton stunned by fee...

Speaking to FI, former Spurs full-back Hutton has been left in disbelief at the amount Paratici wants for Winks - simply stating 'wow' in response to the £40m development.

"£40million, wow, that’s a lot of money,” he explained.

“I think he’s very tidy as a player, moves the ball about well – even if a lot of it is side to side.

“I’d be interested to see who is willing to pay £40million.

“It’s no slight on him, I do think he is a good player.

“The way Tottenham play, they are crying out for someone a bit more creative to set the likes of Kane, Son, Bergwijn, etc. on their way.

“You just wonder if Winks is that player."

The Verdict: Sell on?

Getting £40m for a player who has largely been bit-part over this last year is certainly a brilliant deal, and we believe Spurs should bite the hands off any side if an offer of that ilk comes in.

His homegrown status and age at just 25-year-old are certainly factors which could drive up his market value, but this mooted fee could potentially be a bit too much to ask of any team coming in for Winks.

Averaging a 90% pass success rate across both the Premier League and European competition since making his senior debut for Tottenham in 2014/2015 (WhoScored), you could argue there is some quality there.

However, is it enough to justify paying £40m?

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