Tottenham are actively looking to sign a new ‘world-class’ goalkeeper in January to replace Guglielmo Vicario, Daily Mail journalist Matt Barlow has revealed.
The North London side are aiming for a busy start to 2026 as they search for several reinforcements to Thomas Frank’s squad, which has started the season with five wins in 11 Premier League games.
Spurs are claimed to be looking at signings on both ends of the pitch, with a top-tier striker and a new goalkeeper on the agenda at the turn of the year.
While a move for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic has been mooted, the Lilywhites have yet to pinpoint any clear targets for either position, as options are expected to be limited in January.
Tottenham signed goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky during the last winter transfer window. The Czech international has made 12 appearances since his arrival, including two in the Carabao Cup this season.
Tottenham Looking for New Goalkeeper and Striker
According to Barlow, Tottenham are prioritising the signing of a new centre-forward in January, but whether there will be a new arrival may depend on Dominic Solanke’s fitness.
The England international has only made three appearances for Frank’s team this term, having been out with an injury, but his return is anticipated soon, potentially before the end of the year.
Tottenham are also paying close attention to their goalkeeper situation, amid question marks over Vicario – the Italy international is occasionally exposed on set-pieces and has faced criticism for not fully commanding his penalty area.
The Udine-born keeper has been Spurs’ first-choice in goal ever since joining from Serie A side Empoli in the summer of 2023, making 90 appearances, conceding 119 goals and keeping 23 clean sheets.
He was forced to miss over three months following an ankle injury last season, which saw Spurs bring in Kinsky in January as an emergency addition in goal.
The Czech international made eight appearances under Ange Postecoglou last term, keeping three clean sheets and conceding 17 goals.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Vicario has kept four clean sheets in 11 Premier League games this season.
After starting the season with just one loss in their opening seven games, Tottenham have slowed down recently, picking up just four points from their last 12.
Frank’s side are sitting fifth in the league after 11 games and next take on Arsenal in the North London derby on Sunday.