Tottenham Hotspur and Man United both have their eye on the same experienced Premier League player ahead of the summer transfer window.
Juventus have now emerged as the most likely destination for Guglielmo Vicario, who is expected to depart Tottenham this summer.
Spurs have been linked with several Premier League goalkeepers over recent months, including one man who has not always been first-choice for his club over recent years.
It first emerged back in April that Tottenham are exploring a move for Karl Darlow, who was alleged to be an attractive option for the Lilywhites due to his homegrown status.
Man United could battle Tottenham for Karl Darlow
The Athletic have now revealed that Spurs’ pursuit of the Leeds man may have got more complicated as another Premier League club entered the race for the goalkeeper, whose contract at the Yorkshire club has now run out.
The report claims that Manchester United are now looking to add an experienced goalkeeper to their squad to serve as Senne Lammens’ understudy, and Darlow is on their wishlist.
However, prising the 35-year-old away from Elland Road may not be straightforward for either the Lilywhites or the Red Devils.
This is because Leeds want to keep Darlow at the club and are expected to offer him a new deal soon.
What a move for Darlow would indicate about Antonin Kinsky’s role at Spurs
The likes of James Trafford, Robin Roefs, and Dean Henderson are also thought to be on Tottenham’s goalkeeping shortlist this summer.
One would expect all three of those goalkeepers to seek guarantees regarding the number one role, and their arrival would indicate that Kinsky is likely to become an understudy again next season.
However, if Tottenham sign someone like Darlow, that would be a clear sign that De Zerbi believes that the Czech goalkeeper can establish himself as the club’s number one.