Tottenham Hotspur are considering a move for an experienced Serie A goalkeeper, but they may not be the favourites to win the race for him.
Even though Roberto De Zerbi has spoken positively about Guglielmo Vicario, insisting that the Italian is his number one, the reports of an impending exit from Spurs for the 29-year-old show no signs of dissipating.
It has been widely reported that Inter have agreed personal terms with Vicario ahead of his possible summer switch to the San Siro.
According to various sources, Spurs have already begun looking for a new number one, and their search has now taken them to Naples.
Tottenham battling AS Monaco for Alex Meret
AreaNapoli have now claimed that Spurs have identified Napoli star Alex Meret as a potential option to take over the gloves from Vicario this summer.
Meret, whose current deal at Naples runs out in 2027, is expected to depart the Partenopei at the end of the campaign.
However, it is revealed that the Lilywhites will face competition from Monaco, who have held a long-term interest in the 29-year-old.
The report adds that Meret’s agent, Federico Pastorello, has a good relationship with the Ligue 1 club’s hierarchy, which may give them the advantage in the race.
What is Meret’s transfer stance amid growing interest?
The update states that the Napoli goalkeeper would ideally prefer to remain in the Serie A this summer.
However, neither Inter Milan nor Juventus have made any concrete moves for Meret, who could be forced to consider a move abroad.
The Italian goalkeeper’s agent is said to be currently ‘testing the waters’ to see if some doors open in France and England for his client.