Tottenham Hotspur may have to reconsider their plans for Guglielmo Vicario and their pursuit of James Trafford following the latest update regarding the Manchester City goalkeeper’s future.
Trafford’s return to City has not gone the way the young goalkeeper would have hoped, with the 23-year-old being backed to exit the Etihad Stadium this summer in search of regular first-team football.
Tottenham have identified Trafford as a target to replace Guglielmo Vicario, who is expected to return to the Serie A this summer.
It has been reported that Newcastle and Aston Villa are ready to challenge Spurs for the Man City man, and one of them could be about to make a decisive move.
Aston Villa ready to step up pursuit of Tottenham target James Trafford
Football Insider now reports that Villa are set to step up their chance of the former Burnley goalkeeper amid fresh fears over Emiliano Martinez’s departure.
The website reveals that Inter Milan are keen on striking a deal for Martinez, with the Villans expecting the Nerazzurri to make an offer for their number one.
Unai Emery is said to have identified Trafford as a ‘readymade replacement’ for the Argentine goalkeeper, with the Villa hierarchy also fans of the England international.
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The Midlands club’s recruitment team are now ready to ‘begin pressing towards a deal’ for the 23-year-old as they go about strengthening their squad ahead of their expected return to the Champions League next season.
Inter Milan’s interest in Martinez could impact Spurs’ summer plans
This story may have multiple repercussions for Tottenham as Inter have reportedly held talks with Vicario over a summer switch to the San Siro.
In fact, the Serie A giants have been named as the Spurs goalkeeper’s most likely destination, with Vicario even alleged to have agreed personal terms with Inter.