Tottenham are believed to be showing an interest in signing Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Football Insider.
Adding a new goalkeeper could become a priority for Spurs later this year, with Fabrizio Romano confirming that Gugliemo Vicario is 'fully open' to joining Inter Milan in the summer transfer window.
Vicario has been linked with a move back to Italy recently, and he's high on Inter Milan's list. The Spurs goalkeeper came close to joining the Italian club before he made the move to north London, and he could be set to fly back to his home country if Inter firm up their interest.
As a result, Spurs will need to be in the market for a new number one.
Tottenham Eyeing New Goalkeeper
Henderson has cemented himself as Crystal Palace's number one goalkeeper in recent years, despite the likes of Walter Benitez and Sam Johnstone attempting to take his shirt off him.
The England international has developed into one of the best Premier League goalkeepers, and his impressive performances have alerted other clubs.
According to a former scout at Football Insider, Tottenham are one of the sides who are showing an interest in signing Henderson, amid doubts surrounding the future of Vicario.
“Tottenham are looking at a few new goalkeepers. If they can come to an agreement to sell Vicario in the summer, they’re going to need to bring in a replacement for him and somebody who will improve their side. The Crystal Palace goalkeeper, Dean Henderson, is somebody I hear Tottenham have been impressed by."
Henderson Could be Ideal Vicario Replacement
Vicario has come under plenty of criticism this season at Tottenham, with his performance levels declining, so losing him to Inter Milan in the summer transfer window wouldn't be a huge blow.
Spurs would need to find an adequate replacement, and Henderson might even be considered an upgrade on the Italian goalkeeper.
Tempting Crystal Palace into a sale might not be easy, especially as they have already lose Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi this season.
Jean-Philippe Mateta and Adam Wharton are also being heavily linked with moves away, so it might take a hefty fee to convince their London rivals to part ways this summer.
How Much Could Henderson Cost?
GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT how much Henderson could cost in the summer transfer window, based on market valuations.
Here’s a likely transfer fee range for Dean Henderson if Crystal Palace were to sell him now — based on current valuation insights and context:
Most market trackers list Henderson’s current market value around €25 m (~£21 m), reflecting his Premier League experience and age (28).
Estimated club valuation models put him close to €28 m (~£24 m) as part of Palace’s squad transfer value metrics.
Palace paid about £15 m (+ add-ons) to sign him in 2023, which anchors his baseline value in club accounting.
Realistically, Palace would probably ask ~£25 m–£30 m to negotiate, with top offers possibly reaching £30 m+ if multiple clubs are interested.
Contracts running until 2028 improve Palace’s leverage, justifying a higher ask than pure market tag.