Tottenham Hotspur are making a late push to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, as the North London club prepares for a significant shake-up between the posts.
The Kinsky Domino Effect
With the January window reaching its climax, Spurs are bracing for the departure of backup keeper Antonin Kinsky. The young shot-stopper is reportedly nearing a loan move to West Ham United, which includes a non-mandatory option to buy.
To fill the impending gap, journalist Alan Nixon reports that Tottenham have identified Sam Johnstone as the ideal replacement. Currently behind José Sá in the Wolves’ pecking order, the 32-year-old Englishman is said to be “open” to the move to North London to provide experienced cover for undisputed starter Guglielmo Vicario.
A Bargain for Depth?
Johnstone joined Wolves from Crystal Palace in 2024 for a fee of £10 million. Despite having a contract that runs until 2028, Wolves are willing to negotiate if Spurs present a satisfactory offer. For Tottenham, securing a homegrown goalkeeper of Johnstone’s caliber would be a strategic move to maintain squad depth while adhering to Premier League registration rules.
The Vicario Uncertainty
While the immediate focus is on the backup role, sources at TEAMtalk suggest a deeper tactical shift is brewing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Rumors are circulating that the club is monitoring the market for a potential new “number one” to increase competition.
This has put Guglielmo Vicario’s future under the spotlight. The Italian international is reportedly open to a return to Serie A, with Inter Milan identified as a serious suitor should they decide to move on from their current options.
James Horan is a football writer focused on the Premier League transfer market, covering confirmed signings, transfer rumors, and club strategies during the transfer windows.
