As we have said so many times on here recently, the fact we are between transfer windows does very little to stop the constant transfer rumours – regarding both incoming and also outgoings. Over the last few weeks, we have been very busy trying to aggregate all of the talk around those potentially coming in and out of N17.
We have seen Spurs linked to the likes of Bayern Munich and Germany winger Leroy Sane, as well as LOSC Lille and England midfielder Angel Gomes. Meanwhile, Cristian Romero and Rodrigo Bentancur have both been linked with a move to La Liga side Diego Simeone.
The latest player to be of interest to another club is goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. As per a recent report from Italian media outlet MilanLive, the Spurs number one is on a shortlist of potential replacements for Mike Maignan, should their keeper move back to PSG. They suggest a domino effect move could happen, with Gianluigi Donnarumma moving to rivals Inter Milan.
Italian giants shortlist Guglielmo Vicario ahead of the summer
Something to note is that Milan are trying to recruit former Spurs director of football Fabio Paratici, although a move does seem to be stalling. If the Italian does join Milan, however, that could further increase their incentive to sign Vicario, given the director will know the 28-year old from Spurs.
Safe to say it is paramount that Spurs keep Vicario. During his three months out on the sidelines, his absence in the side was clear for all to see. He has always been a very good shot stopper, and it is clear that he has improved when it comes to commanding his area, and coming out to claim crosses and relieve pressure on the defence.
As it stands, the goalkeeper has three years remaining on his existing contract in North London, so there will be little sweat over his immediate future. What is surely concerning, however, is the players reaction to any potential interest from Milan.
Being an Italian – any player in fairness but especially as an Italian – the idea of playing for Milan must be pretty seducing for him. Unless they win the Europa League, Spurs will have no European football next season, though as it stands neither will Milan – with the giants currently sitting in 9th place in Serie A.
Nevertheless, it would still be an appealing move for him, you would imagine. If that domino effect comes into play, he could be competing with Donnarumma for the Italian number one spot, whilst playing for rival Milan clubs.