Tottenham are now said to have slapped an asking price on one of their starters as they look to top up their transfer kitty. Spurs are expected to spend big this summer as they look to give Roberto De Zerbi every chance of turning a relegation-fighting team into one capable of qualifying for Europe.
De Zerbi managed to keep Spurs in the Premier League, but it's likely he made sure he was promised a significant summer budget before even taking the job. To their credit, the Spurs chiefs are backing up those promises, with four signings already wrapped up between Martin Dubravka, Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke.
More are likely to arrive, but Spurs are going to need to balance the budget at least a little.
Vicario on his way out of Tottenham this summer
Spurs are expected to sell Guglielmo Vicario this summer, with the Italian said to be keen on returning to Italy. Vicario has been a central part of Tottenham's efforts over the last few years, and you could see how much the club's survival meant to him at the end of last season as he celebrated with De Zerbi from the bench.
But he is now looking for a new opportunity, and Spurs are willing to play ball to welcome in some cash this summer. Juventus are said to be the primary interested party, while Inter Milan have also been linked in the past.
And according to Football Insider, Spurs are 'fully expecting' to sell Vicario this summer, asking for £20million. That would represent a £3million profit on the Italian for Spurs.
De Zerbi has already signed Dubravka this summer, and he also has Antonin Kinsky, who impressed him towards the end of last season. Kinsky played a key role in Tottenham's survival, pulling off a number of top saves in Vicario's absence through injury, and he will likely have the opportunity to fight for a number one with Dubravka next season.
Vicario cash injection could help Spurs
Tottenham have already spent big to land Van Hecke this summer, and they are going to continue to spend big for the rest of the summer. Spurs are looking at spending at least £80million to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham, while Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali is also said to be a possible alternative target.
The North London club need a striker this summer, and they are likely to add depth to another position or two beyond that. Sales will be important to fund that mission to overhaul the squad, and £20million for Vicario will certainly help top up the coffers.