Tottenham Hotspur transfer news: Guglielmo Vicario has been revealed as Tottenham’s first acquisition of the summer transfer window, assisting the club in resolving their goalkeeping woes.
Tottenham’s summer transfer window has officially begun, with the completion of the club’s first signing under Ange Postecoglou. Guglielmo Vicario has officially joined Tottenham Hotspur on a five-year agreement from Empoli, taking the No.13 shirt for the next season.
Last season, the 26-year-old shot-stopper helped his club avoid relegation and finish 14th in the league, with one specific highlight including a quadruple save to deny Tammy Abraham from close range. While he has performed admirably when given chances, it is possible that his other qualities are more important to the signing.
Postecoglou prefers possession-based game, and his goalkeeper will be key to the ball’s buildup with passes from the back. Add to it a keen ability to control the area and sweep behind a high line if necessary, and you have the makings of a top-tier contemporary goalkeeper.
Hugo Lloris‘ stature was questioned in recent seasons before he stated that a fresh challenge is his aim this summer, with only one year remaining on his contract. While many will be relieved that the goalkeeping crisis has been resolved, attention will go elsewhere.
One of the most important areas to fix is midfield, where a playmaking presence has been lacking for several years. A player who has been often associated with James Maddison, with the prospect of a move heightened by his one-year contract left and Leicester’s relegation from the Premier League.
According to Fabrizio Romano, personal arrangements have already been agreed upon with the England international in front of a prospective trade. A fee of roughly £40 million might see the 26-year-old go this summer, albeit there are other factors to consider.
Many people are looking for a replacement for Harry Kane, after Bayern Munich made a £60 million deal for the Spurs star, which was rejected. Tottenham may have their job cut out attempting to persuade him to stay for the long term with only one year left on his contract.
In defense, there might be a minor change since the futures of Eric Dier, Japhet Tanganga, and Davinson Sanchez remain uncertain, and full-backs may be required for Postecoglou‘s system in a group full of wing-backs. There’s still a lot of work to be done with a complete redesign on the way.
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