Ange Postecoglou may have eased the pressure of a potential sacking with Tottenham’s emphatic 5-0 victory over Southampton, ruthlessly dismantling the Saints on their home turf. However, one glaring issue remains — the absence of Guglielmo Vicario. Fraser Forster’s performances have fallen short in Vicario’s absence, exposing a clear gap in goal. In response, Tottenham are reportedly preparing to open negotiations with a Brazilian goalkeeper ahead of a potential January transfer.
Tottenham’s No.1, Guglielmo Vicario, has been side lined since the 4-0 demolition of Manchester City, forcing veteran keeper Fraser Forster to step in for the last six matches across all competitions. While the 36-year-old has delivered solid performances, his contract expires next summer. This situation has fuelled speculation that Spurs are looking to bring in another goalkeeper to challenge Vicario heading into the new year and beyond.
Spurs looking to bring Botafogo’s tower to the N17
A report from CaughtOffside suggests that Tottenham are set to open talks to sign John Victor, a towering 6ft 5in goalkeeper from Botafogo, who has been attracting interest from several top clubs. Manchester United and Galatasaray are also reportedly monitoring the Brazilian stopper.
Victor is expected to be available for a relatively low fee of €9-10million (£7.4-8.2m) in the January transfer window, making him an affordable option for Spurs, who are likely to be active in the winter market. This development comes as no surprise, considering that Guglielmo Vicario, Spurs’ No.1, is expected to remain side lined until February or March after amassing a fractured ankle suffered during the massive victor against Manchester city.
Since his arrival from Santos to Botafogo, John Victor has been nothing short of exceptional. Initially second-choice, he quickly earned the starting spot and has made a significant impact. In just fifty one games for the Brazilian side, Victor has managed to keep an impressive 22 clean sheets, a remarkable achievement for any goalkeeper. His absolute performances have caught the attention of top clubs, making him a highly sought-after prospect as he continues to shine between the posts.
More Tottenham News
- £60m Brazilian star makes Tottenham transfer decision; ready to make 2025 switch
- Tottenham begin talks with prolific 169-goal striker on Paratici’s advice
- Chris Sutton scoffs at Tottenham replacing Postecoglou with Premier League rival
If Tottenham pursue a move for the towering goalkeeper in the summer, John Victor could prove pivotal in their Premier League top-six aspirations. Should he sign, he would also become the second Brazilian goalkeeper to represent Spurs, following in the footsteps of Heurelho Gomes, who spent three years at the club between 2008 and 2011.
