Antonin Kinsky has been linked with a Tottenham departure seven months after arriving in North London.
Kinsky signed for Tottenham on a six-and-a-half-year deal in January 2025 and made his debut against Liverpool during the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-final, keeping a clean sheet.
While his debut generated a sense of optimism surrounding his future, he ended the 2024/25 season as Spurs’ second-choice shot-stopper behind Guglielmo Vicario.
As a result, he could be tempted to broaden his horizons and accept a new challenge away from Hotspur Way.
This article includes exclusive comments from Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham.
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Kinsky is not expected to sign for Lille
As reported by L’Equipe (27 July), Lille were interested in Kinsky as a possible replacement for Lucas Chevalier, who is set to sign for Paris Saint-Germain.
The shotstopper travelled to South Korea as part of Spurs’ pre-season tour in Asia and started during their eventful 1-1 draw against Newcastle United (3 August).
Kinsky has impressed fans with his positive performances this pre-season tour and seems to have had the same effect on Thomas Frank, who looks to retain his services next season.
Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that a departure was not even on the cards this summer.
“I can’t really see that one happening, to be honest with you,” Wenham said.
“We invested a lot of money in him just last January, and we’ve seen Josh Keeley move on and depart the club. So, were there to be an injury to Vicario, we would straightaway be left with Brandon Austin or Luca Gunter for a club that’s going to be hopefully competing in the UEFA Champions League, among other areas.
“We need a big squad, and we need Kinsky as a solid international goalkeeper.”
Kinsky could challenge for a starting spot next season
His impressive form during pre-season has given rise to the idea that Kinsky could challenge Vicario for his starting spot next season.
As well as making some solid saves against the Magpies, his showing against Luton Town was arguably the best goalkeeping performance seen from Spurs this summer.
Furthermore, despite a formidable showing during the UEFA Europa League final, Vicario struggled to maintain the excellent levels seen during his debut season last time out. The Italian keeper kept three fewer clean sheets in the Premier League, and while this could be a coaching issue, it was evident that Vicario was struggling to adjust.
Therefore, it would not come as a surprise to see Kinsky become Frank’s no.1 within the next couple of months.