Old Lady set sights on Spurs stopper as Kinsky claims No 1 shirt

Here we go? Not quite — but the drumbeat is getting louder. Juventus have moved Guglielmo Vicario to the top of their goalkeeper shortlist, with Fabrizio Romano describing the Tottenham man as a “serious, concrete” option for the Old Lady this summer. After a turbulent few months in north London, the Italian looks primed for a return home.

From No 1 to the outside looking in

Vicario’s slide has been swift. He joined Spurs in 2023 and racked up 117 appearances, even starting the Europa League final triumph over Manchester United. But a hernia issue late last season opened the door for Antonin Kinsky, whose form in the run-in convinced Roberto De Zerbi. Kinsky has since signed a new deal and will start next season as Tottenham’s first-choice. Tellingly, Vicario didn’t make the club’s pre-season tour to New Zealand.

Why Juve want him now

Juventus had kicked the tyres on Emi Martínez, but that chase hit the buffers on cost. Enter Vicario: Serie A-proven in style, Italian, and available. He might not have silenced every doubter in the Premier League, yet his shot-stopping, presence and big-game miles — remember that European final — tick plenty of boxes for a side that craves reliability between the sticks.

Where the deal stands

Romano says Juventus now lead the queue. Inter were previously sniffing around, but the Bianconeri have accelerated. All parties are working towards an agreement, and with Tottenham already planning without Vicario, this has the clean lines of a deal that gets done once a fee is settled. Spurs have opened talks to move him on.

What it means for Tottenham

Spurs have been brisk and sensible. With Kinsky elevated and Martin Dubravka brought in to compete, the goalkeeping department looks reshaped. The wider squad churn hasn’t paused either — potential exits like Cristian Romero are being offset by smart arrivals such as Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke, while uncertainty over Djed Spence is cushioned by the capture of Andy Robertson. In short, Tottenham are replacing before releasing — exactly how a modern recruitment room should operate.

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Pundit’s verdict

This feels right for all sides. Juventus need a dependable keeper without paying a king’s ransom; Vicario needs a reset and a league that suits his game; Spurs need clarity and a clean exit. Provided the numbers align, don’t be surprised if Vicario is pulling on black and white before long — and looking a far better fit back on Italian soil.