Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier has revealed that he idolises Tottenham legend Hugo Lloris.
Chevalier has won many admirers since breaking into Lille’s first team earlier this season, having managed eight clean sheets in 26 Ligue 1 matches and only conceded 27 goals in those games (Transfermarkt).
The youngster was called up to France’s U21 set-up back in November, making his debut in the 1-1 draw with Norway and he might not be a long way off winning a senior cap, particularly with Lloris having hung up his gloves.
Tottenham themselves are reportedly on the lookout for a long-term successor to their captain, with Valencia’s Giorgi Mamardashvili, Brentford’s David Raya, Brighton stopper Robert Sanchez and AC Milan’s Mike Maignan at the top of the North London club’s wishlist (Football.London).
Chevalier has not been mooted as a target for Spurs but the 21-year-old is thought to be on the radars of both Newcastle and Fulham ahead of the summer transfer window (Corriere dello Sport).
Based on the goalkeeper’s latest revelation, he might perhaps jump at the chance to follow his idol’s footsteps to North London.
When asked about Lloris, the Lille number one told Europe 1: “When I was eight, nine or ten years old, when I started in goal, he was starting to break through at Nice and then at Olympique Lyonnais. He’s my model.”
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Chevalier has shown plenty of promise at Lille this season but he would have to maintain his form for another 12 months at least before he attracts the attention of elite clubs.
Tottenham would certainly want a goalkeeper with a bit more experience to take over from Lloris.