Tottenham Hotspur are now plotting a summer move for a "really top-class" goalkeeper, with Guglielmo Vicario's future in doubt.
Spurs searching for Vicario replacement
Vicario has received his fair share of criticism this season, with Clinton Morrison slamming the goalkeeper for his inability to take responsibility for his mistakes back in December.
Most recently, the Italian put in a very poor performance in the North London derby, conceding four goals and receiving a SofaScore match rating of just 5.8, the lowest of any player.
It recently emerged Spurs are ready to brutally offload the 29-year-old in the summer, and they are stepping up their search for a new goalkeeper, with Lens star Robin Risser among the options, having impressed in Ligue 1 this season.
However, there is also an option from much closer to home, with former scout Mick Brown informing Football Insider the north Londoners are now plotting a move for Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson.
Brown said: “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. Since the start of last season, he’s really upped his game for Palace and has become a crucial part of the success he’s had, he’s become a really top-class goalkeeper.
"He’s an England international as well which will always appeal to a side like Tottenham."
Henderson could be upgrade on Vicario
Vicario has kept seven clean sheets all season in the Premier League, while the Palace shot-stopper has the joint-second best record in the top flight.
The 28-year-old has also kept a 69.8% save percentage in the Premier League this season, compared to 64% from Spurs' current number one, which suggests he could be a real upgrade.
Sam Allardyce believes the Englishman is the best goalkeeper in the top flight, saying earlier this season: "This lad who I think is the best goalie, [because] he proved it all last year and this year. And he doesn’t have to do as much because they’re doing so well at the top end of the league now, and that’s Dean Henderson at Crystal Palace."
Henderson could be a fantastic signing for the Lilywhites, but the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium may not be the most attractive destination this summer, given that they are currently in a relegation battle...