Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly closing in on their second signing of the summer, with Empoli goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario arriving in London for his medical. The deal is said to be near completion, according to Fabrizio Romano. Spurs are on the hunt for a new No.1 to replace Hugo Lloris, and Vicario could be the answer at half the price of their original target, David Raya.
Who is Guglielmo Vicario?
Guglielmo Vicario is a 26-year-old goalkeeper who currently plays for Empoli in Serie A. He has been a regular in the Italy squad, despite not yet winning a cap. Vicario conceded 49 goals this season as Empoli finished 14th in Serie A.
Spurs’ Goalkeeping Situation
Tottenham’s current No.1, Hugo Lloris, has been linked with a move away from the club this summer. The Frenchman has been at Spurs since 2012 and has been a key player for the club. However, with his contract set to expire next summer, Tottenham may be looking to cash in on him while they still can.
David Raya was Tottenham’s original first choice to replace Lloris, but the club pulled the plug on the move after being quoted £40million. With Vicario now set to join the club at half the price, it seems like a more viable option for Spurs.
Postecoglou’s Reign
Ange Postecoglou was appointed as Tottenham’s new manager earlier this summer, and he has wasted no time in making his mark on the squad. Dejan Kulusevski was the first player to commit his future under the Australian boss, having spent the previous 18 months on loan in north London.
Vicario will be Postecoglou’s second signing of the summer, and it seems like he is not done yet. The manager is reportedly looking for a new centre-back to replace Davinson Sanchez and Clement Lenglet. Leicester playmaker James Maddison is also a top target for the ex-Celtic man, with the England midfielder potentially available for £40million after the Foxes’ relegation to the Championship.
Conclusion
Tottenham’s search for a new No.1 seems to be nearing its end, with Guglielmo Vicario set to join the club after arriving in London for his medical. The Italian goalkeeper could be a shrewd signing for Spurs, especially at half the price of their original target, David Raya.
Ange Postecoglou has already made his mark on the squad with the signings of Dejan Kulusevski and now Vicario. The manager is reportedly still on the lookout for more signings, with a new centre-back and James Maddison among his top targets.
It remains to be seen how Tottenham will fare under their new manager, but with some exciting new signings on the horizon, fans will be hoping for a successful season ahead.