Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario will today fly to London to undergo his medical at Hotspur Way ahead of sealing a move to Tottenham, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The 26-year-old will move to North London from Empoli in a €19million (£16.3million) deal from Empoli, where he has made 71 appearances for the Serie A side since joining from Cagliari in 2021, initially on loan (transfermarkt).
Lloris admitted earlier this month in an interview with Nice-Matin: “We have reached an important moment, whether it be for the club or me. It’s the end of an era.
“I have a desire for something else. I will carefully study what is possible. However, I haven’t forgotten that I have a year left on my contract at Tottenham, and in football, it’s always hard to predict what will happen.”
OLDENZAAL, NETHERLANDS – JUNE 17: Guglielmo Vicario of Italy warms up during a training session for the UEFA Nations League 2022/23 third place match at K.V.V Quick ’20 Stadium on June 17, 2023 in Oldenzaal, Netherlands. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)
Vicario will sign five-year deal with Spurs following medical
Spurs had been interested in signing Brentford goalkeeper David Raya but are reluctant to pay the £40m asking price which the Bees are demanding for the Spaniard.
Raya has a year left on his contract and had agreed personal terms with Tottenham ahead of a move, however, Spurs have instead set their sights on Vicario (Metro).
Romano has revealed the shot-stopper will sign a five-year contract with Tottenham, who have been looking for goalkeeping reinforcements with current number one Hugo Lloris expected to depart the club this summer.
The Italian transfer expert wrote on Twitter earlier this morning: “New Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario will fly to England today from Spain in order to complete medical tests within the next 24 hours.
“Documents are ready for five-year deal to the player and €19m to Empoli.”
SpursWeb Opinion
Tottenham have been searching for a goalkeeper who is comfortable with the ball at his feet and Vicario certainly fits the bill when it comes to distribution. While he may be something of an unknown quantity in England, he comes highly rated and is part of the Italian national side.
Many wanted David Raya, but £40m for a player with a year left on his contract would have been a price that Spurs were unwilling to pay and will hopefully use some of their spare funds to bring James Maddison to the club instead.
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