The 35-year-old goalkeeper will be a free agent in the summer, and a report from The Telegraph claims that the London club is hoping to snap him up. There is no doubt that they need more depth in the goalkeeping department, but a move for the Leeds United goalkeeper would be quite surprising.
They need someone who can start for them regularly and replace Guglielmo Vicario in the starting lineup. The Italian has been inconsistent, and he needs to be replaced in the summer. Spurs need a more reliable goalkeeper starting for them if they are serious about pushing for trophies.
The 35-year-old Leeds United goalkeeper is in the twilight stages of his career, and he isn’t getting better. It would be quite surprising if Tottenham decided to make a move for him. They already have a backup goalkeeper in Antonin Kinsky.
They should look to invest in a quality goalkeeper who can come in and start for them immediately. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. The opportunity to join the London club will be exciting for the Leeds United goalkeeper. It would be a step up in his career. He might fancy joining a big club at this stage of his career. It could be his final opportunity to play for a club like Tottenham.
Tottenham have been linked to quality goalkeepers such as Bart Verbruggen and James Trafford in recent months. It would be quite surprising if they decided to move for a older keeper who is not at his best anymore. Darlow does not even start for Leeds United regularly, and his signing would be underwhelming. Spurs need to aim higher if they want to compete in the UEFA Champions League regularly and fight for trophies. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.
Meanwhile, Vicario has been linked with a return to Italy. He played his best football with Napoli and returning to his comfort zone could help him regain his form and confidence.
