Guglielmo Vicario most ‘sought after’ goalkeeper in Europe ahead amid Tottenham transfer talks

Spurs keen on Empoli stopper as alternative to David Raya
Jonathan Gorrie23 June 2023

Former Italy goalkeeper Gianluca Pagliuca believes Tottenham will be landing a coup should they complete the signing of Guglielmo Vicario.

Spurs have identified the Empoli goalkeeper an alternative to David Raya and are in advanced talks to sign the 26-year-old.

Brentford stopper Raya had been of interest but the two London clubs remain some way apart in their valuation of the Spanish international, with the Bees holding out for £40m.

It is thought Vicario will be available for under £20m as new manager Ange Postecoglou hunts for a new goalkeeper.

Long serving club captain Hugo Lloris is expected to leave this summer after confirming his desire for a new challenge.

Reports in Italy suggest the goalkeeper will soon head for a medical in north London and Empoli president Fabrizio Corsi has spoken of his “pride” in selling Vicario to Spurs.

In quotes sourced by the Italian Football Podcast, Pagliuca said: “Vicario is a very good goalkeeper, he will be the most sought after goalkeeper of the transfer window.

"He’s the goalkeeper I like the most in Serie A and has the right maturity now for the step up."

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