Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is drawing serious eyes from Serie A, with both Juventus and Napoli reportedly circling for his services. But hold up, because Napoli isn’t just sending a cash offer, they’re reportedly ready to throw a massive curveball: offering their own keeper, Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, in a swap deal to land the Spurs star.
The Proposed Swap: Is Milinkovic-Savic Worth the Trouble?
So, the chatter, according to Rai (via Tuttomercatoweb), is that Napoli wants Vicario so bad they’d give up Milinkovic-Savic. This 6ft8in Serbian would supposedly head to North London to join Roberto De Zerbi’s squad, providing competition for Antonin Kinsky. Tottenham seems cool with letting Vicario walk, but here’s the kicker: despite all the Italian interest, there haven’t been any *concrete* offers yet. Napoli is apparently hoping to get a read on whether Tottenham and the players are even open to this whole swap idea in the coming days.
Now, while Spurs might consider taking Milinkovic-Savic, even after his reported struggles since moving to Naples, let’s look at the numbers. Last term, he kept 11 clean sheets in 27 Serie A appearances, which isn’t terrible. He also recorded +0.61 goals prevented, though that’s a massive drop from the +10.69 he posted the season before. He saved three out of eight penalties he faced last season, and four out of seven the season prior. The guy’s definitely an imposing physical presence, and his aerial dominance could shine in the Premier League. But here’s the cold hard truth: swap deals are notoriously messy and complicated. Clubs have to agree on valuations, wages, contract structures, AND both players have to agree to move. It’s a logistical nightmare compared to a straightforward cash transfer.
Spurs’ Real Needs and a Looming Logjam
Here’s why this whole idea smells fishy for Tottenham. De Zerbi’s side already made moves to bolster their goalkeeping department by bringing in Martin Dubravka. He was specifically signed to give Kinsky experienced competition and guidance. Adding another senior goalkeeper like Milinkovic-Savic, who is described as experienced, would just create an unnecessary logjam in a position that’s already got decent coverage. It’s like having two tight ends when you really need a wide receiver, you know? If Vicario does leave, Tottenham would be far better off taking any transfer fee they get and reinvesting it where they actually need it.
What should be at the top of Tottenham’s shopping list? The source is crystal clear: a lethal centre-forward and a productive left-winger. Those are the priority. Complicating matters with a tough swap deal for a position they don’t even need to reinforce makes zero sense. So, for Spurs fans looking ahead, let’s hope the club keeps its eyes on the prize and avoids getting bogged down in an unnecessary goalkeeping shuffle.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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