Inter Milan are reportedly targeting Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario as their main signing for next summer, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. The Italian club is planning a major overhaul in goal, with current first-choice Yann Sommer approaching the twilight of his career. Sommer, who turns 37 in December, has been a dependable presence for Inter since joining from Bayern Munich, but his contract expires at the end of this season, and he is expected to leave. Meanwhile, backup goalkeeper Josep Mart\u00ednez has struggled with personal issues off the pitch, increasing the urgency for Inter to strengthen the position.<\/p>\n
Inter\u2019s Interest in Vicario<\/p>\n
This is not Inter\u2019s first pursuit of Vicario. They attempted to sign him in 2023 during his impressive spell at Empoli, but the goalkeeper opted to join Tottenham instead. Now, reports suggest Vicario is \u201ckeen to return\u201d to Italy, presenting Inter with a chance to reignite their interest.<\/p>\n
Vicario\u2019s Situation at Tottenham<\/p>\n
Since his arrival, Vicario has been Tottenham\u2019s first-choice goalkeeper under Thomas Frank. However, Spurs have had a mixed Premier League campaign, winning just five of their first 13 games. Vicario\u2019s performances have also come under scrutiny, particularly following a mistake in Tottenham\u2019s 2-1 loss to Fulham last weekend. Gazzetta notes that Vicario is experiencing a \u201cdifficult period\u201d in London, both professionally and personally, which has prompted him to consider a move back to Italy. His agent has reportedly \u201creopened communication channels\u201d with Inter in preparation for a potential transfer.<\/p>\n
Financial and Strategic Challenges for Inter<\/p>\n
Vicario earns around \u00a32.5 million (\u20ac2.85 million) net per year at Tottenham, a salary Inter could accommodate. The bigger obstacle is the transfer fee: Inter would need approval from owners Oaktree Capital to spend approximately \u20ac30 million on a 29-year-old keeper under contract until 2028. Tottenham could also push for a higher price, given Vicario\u2019s established status in the Premier League.<\/p>\n
Additionally, Inter typically focus on younger players with high resale value, meaning signing Vicario would represent a departure from their usual transfer strategy. Negotiations could also be complicated by a reportedly chilly relationship between Tottenham\u2019s sporting director Fabio Paratici\u2014formerly at Juventus\u2014and Inter\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n
Looking Ahead to Summer<\/p>\n
Despite these challenges, Vicario remains Inter\u2019s \u201cmain target\u201d for next summer. With Sommer expected to leave and Mart\u00ednez dealing with off-field issues, securing a reliable and experienced goalkeeper is a top priority. Whether Inter can overcome the financial, strategic, and relational hurdles to sign Vicario will be one of the key storylines in next summer\u2019s transfer window.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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