Tottenham could demand £40million-plus for Guglielmo Vicario, feels John Wenham
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has been subject to interest from Italian champions Inter Milan of late.
Spurs took a gamble on the Italian last summer, signing him on an initial £17.2m fee from Empoli. The gamble has certainly paid off as he has established himself as an undisputed No.1 at the club.
Guglielmo Vicario has had his fair share of struggles when adapting to the demands of the Premier League but overall, he has proven to be a reliable pair of hands for Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham. The 28-year-old plays a crucial role in Spurs’ build-up play from the back whilst commanding his box. Furthermore, he is a vocal leader on and off the pitch.
Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King believes the club would only accept a ridiculous offer to sell Vicario in 2025. Regardless of exit links, he doesn’t believe that his former club will let Vicario leave until the summer.
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Now, John Wenham—owner of the reputable Spurs podcast Lilywhite Rose—expects Tottenham to demand upwards of £40million for their No.1. However, he doesn’t think any Italian club would be willing to splash around the £40million mark which the Big Ange-managed club would want.
“Vicario has settled at Spurs now,” John Wenham exclusively told Tottenham News.
“He’s got the number one shirt, he’s part of the leadership group. Therefore, I don’t think he is one we’d be looking to sell.
“However, like every player in football, he has a price. You’d be looking at £40million-plus.
“No Italian club is going to pay that kind of money. As a result, you can forget that rumour right now. It is as simple as that. I also don’t think Tottenham would actually want to sell him.”
Vicario played in every Premier League game for Spurs in his debut season, conceding 61 goals and keeping only seven clean sheets. Despite criticism coming his way from fans and pundits, the Italy international remains a pivotal figure in Big Ange’s Spurs and has done well so far this season. He has featured in all league games and conceded only nine goals, keeping two clean sheets.
The Udine-born talent’s form hasn’t been worrying at all to warrant a sale. Plus, he is the club’s No.1 and it doesn’t seem likely we would be open to offers for Vicario next year. Moreover, the shot-stopper is settled and happy at the Hotspur Way.
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So, chances of Vicario leaving at the end of the season and Spurs looking for a new No.1 appear extremely slim at this moment.
