Tottenham Hotspur need to bring in defensive reinforcements in the summer. The Lilywhites have endured a lot of injuries to key players this season. That has affected the performances and the results on the pitch. Ange Postecoglou has also struggled to turn the fortunes around in the Premier League and it is certain that the end of the road is near for the Australian manager.
The ex-Celtic boss has been forced to play his third-choice keeper Fraser Forster in goal for many crucial games this season. This was after Guglielmo Vicario endured a foot fracture in November, when the North London club faced Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. The injury forced the Italy international to sit on the sidelines for almost three months.
Tottenham Hotspur keen to blindside Arsenal with late move for Joan Garcia.
Guglielmo Vicario and Antonin Kinsky have endured a tough season for Tottenham.
Daniel Levy was proactive in January and brought in a new backup keeper to replace Vicario for the time being. The Lilywhites signed Antonin Kinsky from SK Slavia Praha on a permanent deal as they looked to address the situation. It is fair to say that the 22-year-old has not made a strong impact at the club since his arrival and has lost his place in the starting eleven.
Tottenham interested in Espanyol keeper Joan Garcia
Tottenham will look to strengthen their goalkeeping unit in the summer. With Fraser Forster’s contract expiring at the end of the season, the Lilywhites will look to bring in a new goalkeeper to compete with Guglielmo Vicario and Antonin Kinsky. Daniel Levy is interested in signing a quality replacement to bolster the defence.
As per AS (via TBR Football), Spurs retain an interest in signing Joan Garcia from Espanyol. The 24-year-old has a £20m release clause in his Espanyol contract that gets activated in the summer. The release clause increases to £25m in the final 15 days of the transfer window. So, Daniel Levy will need to act quick if he wants to sign the Spaniard.
Tottenham Hotspur keen to blindside Arsenal with late move for Joan Garcia.
Tottenham are interested in signing Espanyol keeper Joan Garcia.
Along with Tottenham, top clubs like Arsenal, Man City, Barcelona, and Real Madrid are also interested in the keeper’s services for next season. However, Spurs and other clubs face a stumbling block in their efforts to sign the Espanyol star. The 24-year-old has already agreed a pre-contract with the Gunners and he wants to move to the Emirates Stadium. Garcia is also willing to snub the other clubs as he looks to be a backup of David Raya.
Joan Garcia would have been an ideal signing for Tottenham. The Espanyol No.1 is still young, has a lot of potential, and can become one the best keepers in Europe. His ability to claim crosses and long ball is something Spurs desperately need in their ranks. Garcia also excels in shot-stopping and he is a consistent performer. His handling is second to none as well.
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Now, Daniel Levy will need to look for alternatives in the summer. It was reported earlier this month that the Lilywhites are also interested in signing Sheffield Wednesday keeper Pierce Charles in the summer. Spurs believe that he would be an ideal backup goalkeeper, and he has the potential to become a world-class keeper in the future.