Tottenham Hotspur could face fresh competition in the goalkeeper market this summer, with Liverpool now emerging as another club interested in Bart Verbruggen.
There is no denying that, in the final weeks of this season, Czech international Antonin Kinsky has impressed between the sticks for Tottenham Hotspur.
For the young shot-stopper to bounce back after his howler in Madrid in the Champions League says a lot about his mentality and resilience.
Guglielmo Vicario remains out recovering from hernia surgery, but he will surely have to fight for a first-team spot once he returns.
There are just two games left in the Premier League this season, and with reports linking Vicario with a move to Inter Milan, he could well have played his final game for Tottenham.
Tottenham face Liverpool competition for Bart Verbruggen transfer
Ahead of the summer transfer window, Spurs have been linked with several shot-stoppers as they look to secure a potential replacement for Vicario.
Spurs Web have reported on Tottenham’s interest in Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford. Brighton’s Bart Verbruggen is also a name in the mix, while Robin Roefs remains another option for the goalkeeping position.
It remains to be seen which goalkeeper Tottenham pursue this summer, but TeamTalk have now named Liverpool as another side keen on Tottenham target Bart Verbruggen.
It is understood the Reds are looking to secure a replacement for veteran goalkeeper Alisson, who has struggled with injuries this term.
Liverpool is reported to have learned from the long-term agreements handed to Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah last summer, and, with Alisson turning 34 later this year, there is reluctance internally to repeat that strategy.
Giorgi Mamardashvili has since been the man between the sticks for Liverpool and is highly regarded within the club, but there are still doubts over whether the Georgian international is fully ready to become the club’s undisputed first-choice goalkeeper.
Spurs still battling Bayern Munich for Bart Verbruggen
The publication makes it clear that Verbruggen is open to leaving Brighton this summer as interest in him continues to intensify.
Brighton themselves are bracing for a potential departure, with the Seagulls viewing Carl Rushworth as a ready-made successor after his outstanding loan spell with Coventry City during their promotion-winning Championship campaign.
Spurs still have to contend with interest from Bayern Munich in Verbruggen, as Spurs Web reported recently. However, with the Dutchman having worked with Roberto De Zerbi in the past, the Lilywhites will hope that connection works in their favour.